The only man on the roster to play every minute thus far this season, the 6-foot-3 defender's aerial prowess and strong left foot foot are crucial assets for Philly's back line. His steadiness and unflappability have helped the Union keep their ongoing 273-minute, three-game shutout streak intact despite Mark McKenzie's injury absence.
"Everybody around you is going to college … so it's hard because when they come home, they want to do stuff, whereas me, I have practice the next day," said the sudden MLS star, who just turned 20 earlier in August, after training on Friday. "It's a different culture and lifestyle, but I don't regret anything at all.