Philadelphia Lone Star FC Announces 2026 UPSL Spring Schedules for First Team and U23s
Philadelphia Lone Star FC has officially announced its 2026 UPSL Spring season schedules, with both the First Team and U23s set to compete in their respective divisions of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).
The club continues to reinforce its competitive and developmental pathway, with both teams representing Philadelphia Lone Star across elite competition from Pennsylvania and New Jersey throughout the spring campaign.
First Team – UPSL American South Premier
The Stars will compete in the UPSL American South Premier, facing a challenging slate of experienced and established opposition.
- 🗓️ 11-game regular season
- 🏟️ Home Opener: April 4
- 🔚 Final Regular Season Match (Home): June 7
- 🌎 Opposition featuring top Premier sides from PA & NJ
The Stars will open and close the regular season at home, providing supporters with key opportunities to be part of defining moments throughout the season.
“This is a demanding league with very little margin for error. We’re preparing for a disciplined, competitive season where every match matters. Opening and closing the season at home gives us a strong platform, and our focus is on consistency and execution from day one.” – Fatoma Turay, First Team Head Coach
U23s – UPSL American South Division I
The Shooting Stars will compete in the UPSL American South Division I, continuing the club’s emphasis on meaningful development through high-level competition.
- 🗓️ 10-game regular season
- 🏟️ Home Opener: April 4
- 🔚 Regular Season Finale (Away): May 30
Under the leadership of Mitchell Torh, the Shooting Stars enter the spring with momentum following a strong 2025 campaign that included a Spring Playoffs Quarterfinal appearance and a UPSL American Cup Semifinals run.
“Our objective is to compete while continuing to develop players for the next level. Last season showed what this group is capable of, and this spring we want to build on that progress while maintaining our identity and standards.” – Mitchell Torh, Under-23 Head Coach
Five Home Doubleheader Matchdays
Supporters can look forward to five home doubleheader matchdays, featuring back-to-back U23 and First Team fixtures at the John Bartram HS Football Stadium:
- 📅 April 4
- 📅 April 19
- 📅 May 2
- 📅 May 17
- 📅 May 23
These matchdays highlight the club’s unified pathway model, offering fans, families, and the Philadelphia Lone Star community the opportunity to support both teams while showcasing the depth and continuity within the club.
Looking Ahead to Spring 2026
With kickoff just five weeks away, players will report for preseason on Monday, March 9, as Philadelphia Lone Star FC looks ahead to another competitive UPSL Spring season.
From elite Premier competition to high-level player development, the 2026 UPSL campaign represents an important step in the club’s continued growth.