While the idea of going back to basics isn’t groundbreaking, the Union are applying this notion to their training in a way that has never been seen before in MLS. Many of the Union’s offseason changes have affected the organization off of the field, but their newly implemented Sports Performance department is making tangible impacts where it matters most – on the field.
The man at the center of this new department is Bill Knowles, a world-renowned athletic developer whose philosophy of reconditioning is being showcased to the team for the first time this week. Knowles takes over the first 15-20 minutes of training, walking the team through his warmup, which consists of both aerobic and strength development.