LVU is accepted into the U13/14 U.S. Development Academy, a U.S. Soccer initiative to develop top youth talent to one day represent the U.S. Men's National Team. Only 100 clubs have been selected to participate nationwide.
LVU 93 defeats Chicago Fire in the U19 McGuire Cup National Championship covered Live on Fox Soccer Channel. LVU members won the Golden Ball and Golden Glove award, as well as 5 members being selected for the "Best 11".
With combined technical, facility and intellectual resources, FC Lehigh Valley United is able to provide even greater opportunities and pathways to its membership.
LVU gains exclusive access to the Turff Club in Allentown, PA, a "game-changer" for LVU players and their development.
In 2010 the New England Revolution in the MLS Super Draft selects Adam Welch. Matt Baker (Philadelphia Reserves, and Pittsburg Riverhounds) and Danny Barbir (Manchester City Youth Academy) also gain professional experience.
Nick Hutchinson, LVU 93, makes the U14 National Pool. Nick is the first of 12 LVU players to have participated in the U.S. Youth National Team programs, including 4 who have taken part in U.S. Soccer Residency program in Bradenton FL.
The Eastern Development Program (EDP) is founded. LVU is a founding member and Core Club.
LVU 95 and LVU 97 win the first of 5 Regional Championships.
LVU 95 travels to Del Sol tournament in Arizona and the Gothia Cup in Sweden. To date, teams have travelled to the prestigious national events such as Dallas Cup TX, Disney Showcase FL, Nomads CA, and International Events such as Mundialito in Portugal and return trips to Gothia Cup in Sweden.
LVU Staff and Players volunteer to run its first ever inner city clinic for Central Elementary School in Allentown. Since United Gives Back's inception, LVU players and families have had a tremendous impact on our community through countless volunteer hours, hundreds of donations to local homeless shelters, clothing closets, and food banks, as well as raising thousands of dollars in aid for different charitable organizations.