Both teams inched closer to a knockout round berth with big wins in the U.S. Development Academy playoffs in Frisco on Friday.
The Philadelphia Union Academy U18 and U16 teams each picked up crucial victories in their U.S. Development Academy playoff group stage matches on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.
Facing a must-win situation after a draw on Wednesday, the U16s edged the Miami-based Kendall SC on a second half goal by Michael Pellegrino. The U14 captain came on as a substitute in the match after playing in two of the U14 team’s three showcases matches in Frisco.