The Philadelphia Union U19 team’s leading scorer will be the first in the academy to follow former head coach Jeff Cook to Penn State.
Delran, N.J. native Jeremy Rafanello announced on National Signing Day Wednesday that he will play college soccer at Penn State University this fall.
“I chose Penn State because the campus is beautiful and I felt at home,” Rafanello said. “I can’t wait to be a part of Jeff Cook’s new program.”
Rafanello joined the Philadelphia Union Academy from nearby Continental FC last fall after leading Continental in goals with 20 in 2016-17.