Philadelphia Union II announced on Mar. 15 the signing of midfielder Mamoutou Berthé to an MLS NEXT Pro contract, pending registration with U.S. Soccer. The 19-year-old from Bamako, Mali, will join the club’s active roster.
The addition of Berthé is part of Philadelphia Union II’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its squad and develop young talent for higher levels of competition. Philadelphia Union functions as a professional soccer team in Major League Soccer, focused on representing the city in elite competition while fostering fan involvement, youth programs and community ties, according to the official website.
Ryan Richter, Union II Head Coach, said, “We’re excited to welcome Mamoutou to the Union II family. He’s a competitive, athletic and aggressive midfielder with a strong soccer IQ. We’re looking forward to helping him continue to develop his game in our environment while preparing him for the next level.”
Berthé previously played at Africa Foot academy before making 54 appearances for US Bougouba in Mali’s Première Division between 2023 and 2025. He has also represented Mali at both U20 and U23 international levels.
Philadelphia Union features a roster of professional players on its main team, according to the official website. The club achieved the Supporters’ Shield in 2020 for best regular-season performance in Major League Soccer, as reported by the official website. Its facilities include Subaru Park—a soccer-specific stadium located on a waterfront site in Chester—along with a training center and several practice fields, according to the official website.
Philadelphia Union provides professional soccer matches along with tickets and a team lineup to deliver competitive entertainment for supporters, according to the official website. The organization operates within Major League Soccer as part of the broader professional sports sector, according to the official website.
