USYNT and Academy midfielder Willyam Ferreira becomes ninth Academy player to sign an MLS NEXT Pro Contract
CHESTER, Pa. (February 26, 2025) – Philadelphia Union II announced today that they have signed Philadelphia Union Academy midfielder Willyam Ferreira to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract and will be added to Union II’s active roster immediately.
“Willyam has proven to have great vision and a strong work ethic, which has been even more evident throughout this preseason” said Philadelphia Union II Head Coach Ryan Richter. “He’s a dynamic player who has already demonstrated great potential at the Academy level, and we look forward to continue guiding him through his development.”
Ferreira joined the Union Academy at just seven years old and has steadily advanced through every age group. Internationally, Ferreira earned a call-up to the U-16 Men’s Youth National Team, making his debut in November 2024 during a training camp at the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol headquarters in Toluca, Mexico. This year, Ferreira was selected again for the U-16’s, participating in the USA U-16 Domestic Identity Camp in West Palm Beach, FL, from February 18 to 25.
TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union II sign midfielder Willyam Ferreira to an MLS NEXT Pro contract on February 26, 2025.
Name: Willyam Ferreira
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 125 lbs
Born: February 7, 2009
Birthplace: Montgomery, PA
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Citizenship: United States, Brazil
Acquired: Philadelphia Union II sign midfielder Willyam Ferreira.
