Philadelphia Union announced today they have signed Union II midfielder CJ Olney to a short-term agreement for a fourth consecutive match. Previously signing a short-term agreement for the Union’s matches against FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC, and CF Montreal, the 17-year-old Union Academy product will be available for the club’s match tonight against Chicago Fire FC. Olney made his MLS debut coming on as a substitute against Charlotte FC on June 22, 2024.
Per the 2024 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations, a club may sign a player, age 25 years or younger during the league season, from its affiliate (MLS NEXT Pro) to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements (up to four-day contracts) each season (maximum of 16 days). An individual player may be included on up to four MLS league season match rosters each season, however that player may appear in no more than two MLS league season matches. An individual player may appear in any number of non-league games during the terms of his four Short-Term Agreements.
TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union sign midfielder CJ Olney to a short-term agreement on July 3, 2024.
Name: CJ Olney
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 153
Born: December 16, 2006
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Hometown: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Citizenship: United States
