Philadelphia Union academy top prospects to play in MLS Next Pro playoffs

Harrisburg native was 16 when he became Union II's first official MLS Next Pro signing in March. He left Minnesota United's youth setup in October 2020 to move here as a 14-year-old. Last year, he helped the Union’s under-15s reach the MLS next tournament age-group final. This year he played in 14 games for Union and was invited to multiple U.S. under 17 national team training camps. The 17- year- old from Ecuador was the top scorer at this summer”s MLS NEXT Cup. After playing for Ecuador “s Under-17 teams this year and for the United States, the player changed nationality to play for them late in the season.