As the Philadelphia Union climbed to new heights in 2021 with trips to the Concacaf Champions League semi-final and the Eastern Conference final in the MLS playoffs, Alejandro Bedoya was the glue that bound the squad together.
In 2021, Bedoya played in 40 games across all competitions, starting 38 of them, and racked up 3,420 minutes.
He linked the defense and attack on the right side of the field; he exemplified the relentless grinding that the Union uses to wear down opponents; and he supported the homegrowns as they came into the squad, helping to create an environment where they could succeed.