College Ave Named Official Student Loan Sponsor of Major League Soccer Club Philadelphia Union

Chance to Win a $5,000 College Scholarship for Union Fans

WILMINGTON, Del. and CHESTER, Pa., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- College Ave, a leading financial services company for college-bound families, and Philadelphia Union today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming College Ave as the Official Student Loan Partner of the Philadelphia Union. As part of the fully integrated deal including trademark rights, stadium signage, and a Match Presenter, College Ave will host the College Ave Kickoff Scholarship Sweepstakes exclusively for Union fans to enter for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship for their higher education goals.

"At College Ave, we are proud to be part of the communities where our college-bound families work hard and dream big," said Dan Kennedy, Chief Marketing Officer, College Ave. "For more than 10 years, College Ave has been committed to supporting students and their families with private student loans, helping them finance higher education in greater Philadelphia and beyond. We are thrilled to partner with the Union, a team that embodies excellence, and to celebrate the important roles that education, hard work and passion play – whether on the pitch or in the classroom – with one of Philadelphia's most-beloved sports clubs."

"Community is at the heart of the Philadelphia Union, and our partnership with College Ave allows us to expand educational opportunities for our fans and community members," said Charlie Slonaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Philadelphia Union. "Hard work and dedication are essential both on and off the field, and together we look forward to being able to support a Union fan's commitment to their educational journey."

As part of the sponsorship, College Ave will have significant presence both on and off the field and across digital channels. College Ave will present the Philadelphia vs St. Louis match on March 22 at Subaru Park. The first 5,000 fans will receive a cobranded College Ave / Union commemorative scarf. The College Ave $5,000 Kickoff Scholarship Sweepstakes for Union fans will launch in March  – fans should follow and watch College Ave and Union's social channels for how to enter.

College Ave makes borrowing for college simple with its quick application, competitive rates and flexible repayment terms. CollegeAve.com is full of resources, including guides, articles and a student loan calculator, to help Philadelphia families navigate ways to plan and pay for college. For more tips and information on how to pay for college, visit collegeave.com.

ABOUT COLLEGE AVE
College Ave started with a big vision and a simple mission – take the stress out of paying for college so students can focus on preparing for a bright future. Now a leading financial services company, College Ave remains committed to using best-in-class technology and deep industry expertise to deliver practical and personal solutions that give young adults a running start on their roads to financial success. We offer best-in-class products with competitive rates and a customer-friendly experience from start to finish. Visit: collegeave.com.

ABOUT PHILADELPHIA UNION
The Philadelphia Union is an innovative, forward-thinking professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of Philadelphia's five major league sports teams. Driven by unprecedented fan support, MLS awarded the Philadelphia expansion franchise rights to Jay Sugarman in 2008 and the Union kicked off its inaugural season in 2010. The club has reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2018, and has appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2020, the Union were awarded the club's first Supporters' Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS. In 2022, the Union reached the MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history. In 2023, the Union reached the Eastern Conference semifinals, becoming the only Eastern Conference team to reach the semifinals in four of the last five seasons.

The Philadelphia Union is part of parent company Union Sports and Entertainment LLC, which also operates Philadelphia Union II, the Philadelphia Union Academy, Philadelphia Union Foundation and Philadelphia Union Youth Programs. With a commitment to developing youth, the Union has signed 25 academy prospects to homegrown player contracts.

The Union play at Subaru Park in Chester, PA on the banks of the Delaware River. The custom-built stadium is part of the Union's unique waterfront campus, featuring a historic power plant rebuilt into a 400,000 sq. ft. creative office building, a state-of-the-art Training Complex, over seven acres of professional-grade practice pitches, and the newly announced WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a world-class, 365-day-a-year sports and recreation complex featuring indoor fieldhouse and seven outdoor fields. For more information about the Philadelphia Union, visit www.philadelphiaunion.com and follow @PhilaUnion on Twitter or Instagram.

SOURCE College Ave