Philadelphia Union centerbacks Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty have experienced plenty of firsts together in their young careers, so it’s fitting the defensive duo is headed to the United States men’s national team January camp together. Trusty, who has played at the U-17 and U-20 World Cups for the United States, and McKenzie, who is […]
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Philadelphia Union centerback Mark McKenzie experienced plenty of firsts throughout his inaugural Major League Soccer season, but his final accomplishment was one of the rarest. The 19-year-old went directly from the Union’s playoff loss against New York City FC into the Concacaf Under-20 Championship in Bradenton, Fla. Alongside Philadelphia Union teammates Matthew Real and Anthony […]
CHESTER, Pa. — Major League Soccer’s 22 under 22 list recognized three Philadelphia Union players this week, but to the young talents on the club’s roster, it’s just another accolade. Centerbacks Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie were ranked 10th and 21st, respectively, while midfielder Derrick Jones came in at No. 22. “It shows the club […]
Three years ago, Philadelphia Union centerbacks Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie were part of a talented academy team that went to the semifinals of the development academy playoffs. On Tuesday, Trusty and McKenzie headline a four-player delegation of Union players participating in the Major League Soccer Homegrown Game against Tigres UANL’s under-20 side. “I think […]
CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union continued to find success in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, as they advanced to their third semifinal in five years by way of a 1-0 win over Orlando City. Here’s a look at the three top takeaways from the contest at Talen Energy Stadium. 1. McKenzie’s best game […]
A photo of FC Dallas right back Reggie Cannon circulated on Twitter during his team’s match last weekend against the Los Angeles Galaxy. The image showed 19-year-old Cannon trying to push away Galaxy left back Ashley Cole, who appeared to be screaming at him. Cannon even posted the snapshot on Instagram with the caption, “Work […]