Philadelphia Union announced on April 20 that a unique pair of shoes designed for ambassador Frankie Westfield is now available for auction, with proceeds supporting Leveling the Playing Field and its youth sports programs.
The initiative aims to benefit under-resourced communities by raising funds to expand access and equity in youth sports and recreation. The one-of-a-kind footwear was created in collaboration with Leveling the Playing Field and Meghan Burns from With an H Designs, using donated materials collected through Subaru: Gear for Good and other donation drives. Items that could not be redistributed were repurposed into this artistic project.
Frankie Westfield wore the shoes ahead of Philadelphia Union’s Greener Goals theme night on April 18. Fans are invited to bid on the shoes until Monday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with all proceeds directed toward charitable efforts led by Leveling the Playing Field.
Philadelphia Union functions as a professional soccer team in Major League Soccer, focused on representing the city in elite competition while fostering fan involvement, youth programs and community ties, according to the official website. The club features a roster of professional players on its main team according to its official website.
The team’s facilities include Subaru Park—a soccer-specific stadium located on a waterfront site in Chester—alongside a training center and several practice fields according to its official website. In addition to matches, Philadelphia Union offers tickets and lineups for fans seeking competitive entertainment as reported by its official website.
In recent years, Philadelphia Union achieved recognition by winning the Supporters’ Shield in 2020 for best regular-season performance in Major League Soccer according to its official website. The organization continues operating within professional sports as part of Major League Soccer according to its official site.
