Academy Overview
The Philadelphia Lone Star FC Academy provides a structured, competitive, and development-focused environment for young players to grow both on and off the field.
Built on the club’s vertical integration model, the Academy serves as the foundation of The Stars Pathway, preparing players for progression into the U20, U23, and First Team programs.
The Academy emphasizes technical development, game understanding, professionalism, and character, while competing against strong regional opposition.
The Stars Pathway
From U13 through the First Teams, the Academy maintains a unified philosophy and consistent training methodology.
This alignment ensures player growth, internal promotion, and collective team success.
ACADEMY AGE GROUPS
U17: Focused on advanced technical development and competitive match play.
U15: Emphasizing skill development, game intelligence, and progression.
U13: Building strong technical foundations and love for the game.
Integrated with the Club
Academy players are closely connected to the club’s senior pathway, with top performers progressing into the U20, U23, and First Team environments.
The Academy is aligned with the club’s playing philosophy, standards, and long-term vision.
A clear development pathway from the Academy to the First Team.