St. Joes Prep News Summer 2025 Edition
6/14/25 – In 2018, Steve Graham and Scott Spangler co-founded The SWAG, which is a philanthropically-funded, no-cost soccer training program for over 2,000 young athletes ages 4 through 11 in some of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable African-American and immigrant communities. (Read More)
CBS News Philadelphia
Philadelphia Union Partner with Delaware County School to Develop Next Generation of Pro Soccer Players
5/14/25 – Benchmark School in Media is known for its tailored approach to education, giving students the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Now, in partnership with the Philadelphia Union, the Delaware County school has a brand new “SWAG.” (Read More)
6ABC Philadelphia
8/21/23 – PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Philly coaches are introducing a new sport to kids in order to help find their footing in the world… (Read More)
Philadelphia Inquirer
8/29/22 – The SWAG, which launched in 2018, brings soccer for free into the region’s Black and immigrant communities while also mining for kids who could graduate to the Philadelphia Union Academy. (Read More)
Philadelphia Union
8/1/22 – The SWAG Under-8s repeated as national champions of the Challenge Sports 3v3 Championship in Florida this weekend. (Read More)
6ABC Philadelphia
5/18/22 – SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A video on social media is gaining a lot of attention and tugging at heartstrings. (Read More)
CBS3 Philadelphia
4/20/22 – A soccer program for pre-school and elementary school students is underway at a school in Delaware County. The hope is to get students interested in soccer for life. (Read More)
Southwest (PHL) Globe Times
Free On-Field Soccer Clinic for Philly’s Underserved Children With Hopes of Sparking Interest in the Game
3/3/22 – The SWAG, the fast-growing Philadelphia soccer program reaching over 2,000 inner-city children of color per year, hopes to raise awareness and excitement in soccer by hosting free community-focused soccer clinic with a free soccer ball for all participants. (Read More)
Philadelphia Business Journal
11/9/21 – Graham Partners launched a new program Tuesday for professional soccer players and coaches who volunteer with The SWAG soccer program. The Newtown Square-based private equity firm has created a six-week internship for 10 SWAG volunteers. (Read More)
Brotherly Game
8/4/21 – Amidst swirling transfer rumors and news of him no longer training with the Philadelphia Union, Jamiro Monteiro was in Upper Darby on Tuesday night with a wide smile on his face talking and playing with kids from The SWAG program. (Read More)
3CBS Philly
8/1/21 – Congratulations are in order for Philadelphia’s Swag Youth Soccer Program! (Read More)
Philadelphia Tribune
8/1/21 – A group of seven-year-old soccer players from Philadelphia’s The SWAG program became national champions this past weekend. (Read More)
Philadelphia Inquirer
SWAG Wants to Bring Soccer into the lives of inner-city kids through free clinics — and provide opportunities outside football and basketball
7/15/21 –The Philadelphia Union Foundation is making a difference with youth soccer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo stood in front of a group of kids, mostly ages 4-8, at Conservatory Field in Upper Darby after a two-hour soccer clinic. The children were asked by SWAG director of coaching Nick Bibbs to name the person in front of them. (Read More)
Brotherly Game
7/7/21 –The Philadelphia Union Foundation is making a difference with youth soccer in Philadelphia.
A partnership with The SWAG, a soccer program reaching more than 2,000 inner city kids a year, helps encourage the city’s most vulnerable youth to develop a passion for soccer and lead them on a successful path to a healthier lifestyle, educational opportunities and college scholarships. (Read More)
Philadelphia Union
7/7/21 –The Philadelphia Union Foundation is making a difference with youth soccer in Philadelphia.
A partnership with The SWAG, a soccer program reaching more than 2,000 inner city kids a year, helps encourage the city’s most vulnerable youth to develop a passion for soccer and lead them on a successful path to a healthier lifestyle, educational opportunities and college scholarships. (Read More)
Black Star News
6/10/21 – The SWAG, a fast-growing Philadelphia soccer program reaching over 2,000 inner-city young children of color per year, is encouraging the City’s most vulnerable youth to develop a passion for soccer which could ultimately lead them on a successful path to a healthier lifestyle, private school, collegiate scholarships, and potentially a professional career (Read More)
Philadelphia Sports Network
6/7/21 – In Philadelphia, the chance to provide young athletes of color life-changing opportunities through sports is limited. The SWAG is looking to change that. The SWAG provides free year-round soccer development program clinics for young athletes of color, ages four to eight, from the city of Philadelphia. (Read More)
6ABC News Philadelphia
6/5/21 – Since 2018, The SWAG has emboldened roughly 2,000 children in African-American and immigrant communities in Philadelphia. Their goal is to bring exciting opportunities to children in underserved neighborhoods. (Read More)
3CBS Philly
6/5/21 – The Philadelphia soccer program SWAG held their two-hour lesson on Saturday. (Read More)
Philadelphia Tribune
6/3/21 – If you are a youngster interested in playing soccer, there’s a Philadelphia soccer program titled “The SWAG” that is creating opportunities for very young athletes in Philadelphia’s Black and immigrant communities, particularly in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, offering very early exposure to the sport with professional training to provide a more diverse athlete base for years to come. (Read More)
CBS News | Philadelphia Union Brings Pro-Level Soccer to Delaware County School
NBC10 – Philadelphia’s SWAG Win 3v3 National Championship
Fox 29 – SWAG Win Back to Back National Titles
6ABC – 5-year-old Philadelphia boy signs affirmations to teammates to help make soccer game more inclusive
CBS3 – SWAG Program Aims To Get Young Students At Chester School Involved In Soccer For Life
6ABC – Philly’s kids get a chance to learn from the best
CBS3 – Philly’s SWAG Help Prep City for World Cup Bid