2026 Season Buildup – Opener Week
One week to kickoff.
Friday, May 22. 7:00 PM. Alvernia University. Women’s home opener vs West Mont United. Let’s Get ready for the season!
⚙️ The men arrive May 18. Kick-off Crew still has a few spots open
Monday, May 18 is when our USL League Two men report to camp — and the summer runs fast from there. If you’ve thought about joining the Kick-off Crew, there’s still time.
The Kick-off Crew is our game-day operations team — the people who actually make match nights happen. They’re behind the scenes setting up the locker room before players arrive, prepping and tearing down the field, and out front taking your ticket at the gate. No Kick-off Crew, no match. It’s that simple.
A few hours, a few matches, earn service hours – a whole summer of being part of the club from the inside.
- Locker room setup before kickoff
- Field setup and breakdown — nets, flags, benches, signage
- Gate and ticket-taking — the first faces fans see
- Sign up for one match, a few, or the whole season
⚽ Gameday 101-Everythign you need to know for May 22
Where & when
- Alvernia University Turf Field — 400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607; drive through campus toward the rack
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM · Gates open: 6:00 PM
Tickets (online preferred)
- $12 adult
- $10 6-18 yrs old
- Kids under 6, FREE!
Parking
- Free on-campus parking
- Arrive by 6:30 to beat the rush, grab food, and get to your seat
Food & drink
- Anthony’s Kitchen — back for all home matches
- Cold beer!
- Cashless preferred · cards and mobile pay at every window
- Youth clubs: reach out about group nights and bench escort opportunities
What to wear
- RUAC Gear, preferably White. Obviously.
- Scarves and kits available at the merch tent
🎨 KeyStone Derby v PA Classics – Pick your side
The season rivalry: RUAC squares off against PA Classics a total of four times this summer – 2x WPSL and 2x USL League Two.The Keystone Derby is built on something bigger than one match — it’s a Berks vs Lancaster rivalry rooted in the two youth clubs that already define soccer in this region.
That’s the battle line. On May 30 and June 27, both sides show up, fill the stands with their colors, and settle it on the pitch. The ‘Pick Your Side’ campaign starts now — post a photo in your club’s colors, tag us with #PickYourSide and #DefendThe610, and we’ll reshare the best of it all week. Here’s the battle gear:
- PA Classic Reading youth → Reading United, in white
- PA Classic Lancaster youth → PA Classics, in blue and green
👩🏽💻We have a fresh new Look
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new website, designed to make it easier than ever to stay connect with everything happening at the club. Whether you’re a seasoned supporter or just discovering us for the first time, there’e a ton of information!
7 days. Grassroots, Championship squad soccer. Let’s go.
#DefendThe610 • #RUAC • #PickYourSide • #KeystoneDerby • #KickOffCrew • #WPSL • #USL2
