Philadelphia Union today announced that they have exercised the contract options on seven players from their 2023 roster, while 18 contracts were already guaranteed for next season, giving the club a roster that currently features 25 players under contract for the 2024 campaign.
Options have been exercised for Julian Carranza, Chris Donovan, Leon Flach, Damion Lowe, Jeremy Rafanello, Joaquin Torres, and Holden Trent.
The club is in on-going conversations with Alejandro Bedoya (out of contract) and Kai Wagner (out of contract). Additionally, the club recently announced the signing of Sanders Ngabo who will join the Union for the 2024 season, while Richard Odada will remain on loan.
Players guaranteed under contract for 2024: Tai Baribo, Andre Blake, Jesus Bueno, Brandan Craig, Jack Elliott, Daniel Gazdag, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, José MartÃnez, Olivier Mbaizo, Jack McGlynn, Sanders Ngabo, Andres Perea, Nelson Pierre, Matthew Real, Quinn Sullivan, Mikael Uhre
Options Exercised: Julian Carranza, Chris Donovan, Leon Flach, Damion Lowe, Jeremy Rafanello, Joaquin Torres, Holden Trent
Players out of contract: Alejandro Bedoya, Joe Bendik, Kai Wagner
Option Declined: Anton Sorenson
On Loan: Richard Odada
2024 Philadelphia Union roster (as of Dec. 4, 2023, listed alphabetically)
Goalkeepers (2): Andre Blake, Holden Trent
Defenders (8): Brandan Craig, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel, Damion Lowe, Olwethu Makhanya, Olivier Mbaizo, Matthew Real
Midfielders (9): Jesús Bueno, Leon Flach, Daniel Gazdag, José MartÃnez, Jack McGlynn, Sanders Ngabo, Andres Perea, Quinn Sullivan, Joaquin Torres
Forwards (6): Tai Baribo, Julian Carranza, Chris Donovan, Nelson Pierre, Jeremy Rafanello, Mikael Uhre
