Philadelphia Union Academy returned to MLS NEXT competition over the weekend with the U14s and U13s starting off the spring with resounding wins over regional rivals FC Delco.
The U14s found scoring chances from all over the pitch on Saturday morning as six different players bagged goals in the 6-0 win. The side’s dynamic attacking threats were created through the outside backs according to Head Coach Kevin Coleman who applaud his sides’ effort. On the scoring side Kellan LeBlanc, Stefan Chirila, Luca Mazzola, Anisse Saidi, Kenyon Carter, and Emerson Kekesi notched goals while the back line did well to limit FC Delco’s chances to maintain the clean sheet.
One age group lower, the U13s saw a brace from Jamir Johnson lead the way as they won on the road by a 3-0 margin. Head Coach Kleberson said there was some rust to shake off from the winter offseason as the match turned into 1v1 instead of the Union’s typical style. Luke Villary added the Union’s third goal of the match while there were strong performances from Colin Priestley and Gabriel Wesseh.
Philadelphia Union’s U12 squad also competed over the weekend, taking on the Academy’s U11 side on Acela League action. The older squad used their physicality and tactics to rack of the goals for a 9-1 win. Declan Lannon and Aaron Wessah each tallied hat tricks in the win while Willyam Ferreira added a brace. Wessah’s hat trick was made even more impressive as it marked his U12 debut.
