Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union has announced a new contract agreement with midfielder Jeremy Rafanello. The 24-year-old player is secured under contract until 2026, with options for 2027 and 2028.

"En sus dos temporadas con el Union, Jeremy se ha mantenido dedicado a su crecimiento y desarrollo como jugador," said Ernst Tanner, Sporting Director of Philadelphia Union. "Ha dado un paso al frente en partidos cruciales y sigue listo cuando se le pide. Sus minutos adicionales en el campo esta temporada son un testimonio de su ética de trabajo, y estamos felices de poder recompensarlo con un nuevo contrato."

Rafanello, a product of the Philadelphia Union Academy and a graduate of YSC Academy in 2018, has appeared in ten matches this year, starting four times. He recorded his first career MLS assist against FC Cincinnati on June 19, 2024. Rafanello made his MLS NEXT Pro debut on September 4, 2022, and exactly one year later debuted in the MLS on September 4, 2023, as a substitute in the 78th minute when the Union defeated New York Red Bulls 4-1.

Internationally, Rafanello debuted with the U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team on May 7, 2018, contributing to an 8-0 friendly victory against Kazakhstan.

The transaction was finalized by Philadelphia Union signing midfielder Jeremy Rafanello to a new contract until 2026 with options for subsequent years on October 16, 2024.