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Derrick Jones & Auston Trusty named to MLS Homegrown Team roster for game in Chicago

Derrick Jones and Auston Trusty will be heading to Chicago next month to participate in a friendly against defending Liga MX U20 champions Chivas de Guadalajara on August 1.

The Philadelphia Union are one of only three teams with multiple players on head coach Brian McBride’s roster for the fourth Major League Soccer Homegrown Game.

The New York Red Bulls and FC Dallas each and Real Salt Lake also has two.

“It’s special to have them now get recognized for their actions on the field in MLS and in USL in the case of Auston (Auston also with the youth national team) and to represent the Philadelphia Union badge,” head coach Jim Curtin said.