Union II Debuts
16 players| Player | Group | Debut / First Evidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Sullivan | 2023–24 U17 | Before HG signing; MLS debut July 2024 | Verified |
| Anisse Saidi | 2023–24 U17 | Debut at age 15, 2023–24 season | Verified |
| Jamir Johnson | 2023–24 U17 | Professional debut 2024 (confirmed OC SC bio) | Verified |
| Kellan LeBlanc | 2023–24 U17 | March 24, 2024 vs. New England Revolution II | Verified |
| Neil Pierre | 2023–24 U17 | 33 appearances before HG signing | Verified |
| Andrew Craig | 2023–24 U17 | First professional start May 2026 vs. NERII; debut date precedes this, unconfirmed | Date TBC |
| Henry Bernstein | 2023–24 U17 | June 3, 2025 vs. Cincinnati | Verified |
| Jordan Griffin | 2024–25 U18 | 21 MLS NEXT Pro appearances since 2024 | Verified |
| Matheus De Paula | 2024–25 U18 | February 28, 2026 vs. Toronto FC II | Verified |
| Nehan Hasan | 2024–25 U18 | February 28, 2026 vs. Toronto FC II | Verified |
| Abdoulaye Diop | 2025–26 U16 | Union II involvement indicated; exact match date unconfirmed | Likely |
| Andrei Chirila | 2023–24 U17 | MLS debut for FC Cincinnati as a Homegrown | HG · MLS |
| Gavin DeHart | 2023–24 U17 | FC Cincinnati 2 debut, 2025–26 season | Verified |
| Lennon Harrington | 2023–24 U17 | Union II debut, 2025–26 season | Verified |
| Zachary Mastrodimos | 2023–24 U17 | Union II debut, 2024–25 season | Verified |
| Alex Smith | 2023–24 U17 | Union II bench appearance — no confirmed debut minutes yet | Bench |
Homegrown Contracts
6 players| Player | Group | Date Signed | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Jakupovic | 2024–25 U18 | April 2, 2026 | Homegrown, Philadelphia Union. Through 2029–30, option 2030–31. MLS debut March 21 vs. Chicago Fire. US U-16/U-17 MYNT. Philadelphia Union’s 30th HG. HG |
| Diego Rocio | 2023–24 U17 | May 8, 2025 | HG rights sold to RSL. Monarchs MLSNP deal 2025; RSL first-team HG from 2026. Loaned to Club América (Liga MX) for 2026. Mexico U-18 MNT. HG |
| Anisse Saidi | 2023–24 U17 | January 3, 2025 | HG rights sold to San Diego FC. Through 2028, club option 2029. Tunisia U-17 / US U-15 YNT. HG |
| Cavan Sullivan | 2023–24 U17 | May 9, 2024 | Youngest-ever club HG; record signing. Future Man City pathway. HG |
| Neil Pierre | 2023–24 U17 | February 4, 2025 | Through 2028, option 2029. MLS NEXT Pro Defender of the Year. Loaned to Lyngby 2026. HG |
| Andrei Chirila | 2023–24 U17 | 2025–26 season | MLS Homegrown debut for FC Cincinnati. Left Union pathway. HG |
Union II Contracts
4 players| Player | Group | Date Signed | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Pierre | 2023–24 U17 | Before HG signing | Played as Union II defender prior to first-team Homegrown contract |
| Kellan LeBlanc | 2023–24 U17 | February 25, 2025 | Midfielder; MLS NEXT Pro contract |
| Jordan Griffin | 2024–25 U18 | February 27, 2026 | MLS NEXT Pro contract (not yet HG). 21 appearances since 2024. U-17 World Cup rostered. One of 11 Union Academy players to sign an MLSNP deal. |
| Malik Jakupovic | 2024–25 U18 | May 29, 2025 → April 2, 2026 | Signed MLSNP contract May 2025; upgraded to first-team HG April 2, 2026. 10 goals in 20 Union II appearances before HG deal. |
The Environment
Where the pathway is built.
Youth National Team Call-Ups
15 players · 21 events| Player | Group | Country | Level | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Sullivan | 2023–24 U17 |  USA |
U-17 MNT | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Oct 2025 |
| Jamir Johnson | 2023–24 U17 | USA |
U-16 MYNT | April camp, West Palm Beach | Apr 2024 |
| Jamir Johnson | 2023–24 U17 | USA |
U-17 MNT | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Oct 2025 |
| Kellan LeBlanc | 2023–24 U17 | USA |
U-17 MNT | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Oct 2025 |
| Anisse Saidi | 2023–24 U17 | USA |
U-15 BNT | Various camps | 2023–24 |
| Anisse Saidi | 2023–24 U17 |  Tunisia |
U-17 | Tunisia U-17 World Cup cycle | 2024–25 |
| Diego Rocio | 2023–24 U17 |  Mexico |
U-18 | Mexico U-18 MNT camp | Apr 2024 |
| Jordan Griffin | 2024–25 U18 | USA |
U-17 MNT | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Oct 2025 |
| Malik Jakupovic | 2024–25 U18 | USA |
U-16 MYNT | September camp, Atlanta | Sep 2024 |
| Willyam Ferreira | 2024–25 U18 | USA |
U-16 MYNT | Mexico friendlies, Toluca | Nov 2024 |
| Abdoulaye Diop | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | International camp, Spain | Oct 2025 |
| Abdoulaye Diop | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | March domestic camp, Florida | Mar 2026 |
| Abdoulaye Diop | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | 2026 Vertex Cup | Apr 2026 |
| Abram Judy | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT Futures | First-ever U-16 BNT Futures camp | Feb 2026 |
| Abram Judy | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | March domestic camp, Florida | Mar 2026 |
| Abram Judy | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | 2026 Vertex Cup | Apr 2026 |
| Samuel Gallego | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | March domestic camp, Florida | Mar 2026 |
| Timoni Gbalajobi | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | March domestic camp, Florida | Mar 2026 |
| Landon Mulvenna | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | 2026 Vertex Cup | Apr 2026 |
| Aiden Gayle | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT Futures | First-ever U-16 BNT Futures camp | Feb 2026 |
| Chris Thompson | 2025–26 U16 | USA |
U-16 BNT | March domestic camp, Florida | Mar 2026 |