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Union announce Leagues Cup roster including new acquisitions

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Dave Debusschere Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Official Website

Dave Debusschere Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Official Website

Philadelphia Union announced their Leagues Cup 2024 roster on July 26, 2024. The 30-man roster includes the club's latest acquisition Samuel Adeniran, as well as Union II defender Frankie Westfield and midfielder CJ Olney.

The Union will commence their Leagues Cup campaign this weekend by hosting Charlotte FC on Saturday, July 27, at Subaru Park. As part of East 4 Group, Philadelphia will also face Liga MX side Cruz Azul in the group stage on Sunday, August 4. All Leagues Cup matches will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app in both English and Spanish.

The group stage marks the entry point for 47 teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico's LIGA MX. The tournament features a total of 77 matches over four weeks during the summer, with both leagues pausing their respective seasons. Each team will play two matches in the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Knockout Stage Round of 32 based on points. Clubs are permitted three roster changes according to specific criteria up until the beginning of the tournament’s Quarterfinal matches.

Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup 2024 Roster:

Goalkeepers (3): Andre Blake, Andrew Rick, Olivier Semmle

Defenders (9): Jamir Berdecio, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel, Damion Lowe, Olwethu Makhanya, Olivier Mbaizo, Kai Wagner, Frankie Westfield

Midfielders (12): Alejandro Bedoya, Jesus Bueno, Leon Flach, Daniel Gazdag, Jose Martinez, Jack McGlynn, Sanders Ngabo, CJ Olney, Nick Pariano,

Jeremy Rafanello,

Quinn Sullivan,

David Vazquez

Forwards (6): Samuel Adeniran,

Markus Anderson,

Tai Baribo,

Chris Donovan,

Cavan Sullivan,

Mikael Uhre

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