Philadelphia Union announced on Mar. 10 that they have signed Union II forward Malik Jakupovic to a short-term agreement ahead of the Concacaf Champions Cup match against Club América.
The move allows the team to add depth for the tournament, following regulations that permit clubs to expand their roster up to 35 players for the competition. According to the 2026 Major League Soccer Roster Rules and Regulations, teams may sign players aged 25 or younger from their affiliate MLS NEXT Pro side on short-term agreements, with a maximum of four such contracts per season and up to sixteen days in total.
This marks Jakupovic’s second call-up under these terms, as he previously appeared for Philadelphia Union during their Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series against Defence Force F.C. The club features a roster of professional players on its main team, according to the official website.
Philadelphia Union has achieved notable success in recent years, including winning the Supporters’ Shield in 2020 for best regular-season performance in Major League Soccer, as reported by the official website. The team’s 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.
As a professional soccer team competing in Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union aims to represent its city at an elite level while fostering fan involvement and supporting youth programs and community ties, according to the official website. The club provides professional matches and entertainment opportunities for supporters through tickets and lineups designed for competitive play, as stated by the official website.
Philadelphia Union continues its operations within professional sports as part of Major League Soccer’s soccer sector, according to the official website.
