Philadelphia Union Reveal 2026 Roster Moves
The Philadelphia Union have taken significant steps in shaping their roster for the upcoming 2026 season. The club has officially exercised contract options for two players: Tai Baribo and Nathan Harriel. These players will join 22 others whose contracts are guaranteed for next season.
Contracts and Roster Updates
Currently, the Union are in negotiations with several players whose contracts are set to expire. The list includes:
- Alejandro Bedoya
- Ben Bender
- George Marks
- Mikael Uhre
Additionally, the club recently confirmed a new contract for midfielder Indiana Vassilev. They also exercised an option for defender Olwethu Makhanya.
Players Under Contract for 2026
The following players are confirmed to be under contract for the 2026 season:
- Markus Anderson
- Andre Blake
- Jesus Bueno
- Bruno Damiani
- Eddy Davis III
- Jakob Glesnes
- Milan Iloski
- Danley Jean-Jacques
- Jovan Lukic
- Olwethu Makhanya
- Olivier Mbaizo
- Sal Olivas
- CJ Olney
- Neil Pierre
- Jeremy Rafanello
- Andrew Rick
- Cavan Sullivan
- Quinn Sullivan
- Indiana Vassilev
- David Vazquez*
- Kai Wagner
- Frankie Westfield
Options Exercised and Declined
In addition to the contracts exercised for Baribo and Harriel, the Union opted to decline options for:
- Chris Donovan
- Isaiah LeFlore
- Nicholas Pariano
- Oliver Semmle
As negotiations continue, fans of the Philadelphia Union eagerly await further updates regarding their favorite players. These roster moves are crucial for strengthening the team heading into the next season.
