Philadelphia Union Academy had all five of its squads on the pitch for the first time this season and went unbeaten over the weekend with games at Austin FC and at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex against Keystone FC.
Union Academy U-18s (6), Austin FC (0)
Playing on the road for the first time this season was no challenge for the Union's U-18 side as they handled their business via a 6-0 victory in a friendly between the two sides.
Union Academy U-16s (2), Austin FC (2)
Saturday's second match in the Lone Star State was a back and forth contest with the Union's U-16 side earning a 2-2 draw.
Union Academy U-15s (1), Keystone FC (0)
Henry Apaloo's side began its MLS NEXT season with a home shutout on Sunday morning with Enoch Koleth finding the back of the net at the hour mark. That one goal was enough as the Baby Snakes defense kept the clean sheet.
"Our effort and work rate in the game to dominate in all phases was very good," Apaloo said following the match. "Keystone made it very difficult by having 10 players behind the ball in a low block for the majority of the game. We had some good moments where we created good chances but we need to improve some decision making and technical execution in order to create more chances and score more goals."
Union Academy U-14s (6), Keystone FC (0)
Six different members of the U-14s found the back of the net as the Union protected their home turf with a resounding victory over the Pennsylvania side. Mateo Rosko, Jan Michalowski, Sully Palazzari, Evan Roberts, Samuel Mendes and Jaxon Fulmer each found the back of the net as they continued their unbeaten start to the season.
Union Academy U-13s (6), Keystone FC (1)
The Union's youngest side competing in MLS NEXT also racked up a six goal performance over Keystone FC on Sunday morning. The side fielded by Head Coach Willy Topp scored a trio of goals in each half to set the tone against the defensive minded side.
