CHESTER, Pa. (August 19, 2020) – Philadelphia Union today announced that midfielder Paxten Aaronson has signed a professional contract with the club, which will take effect on January 1, 2021. The brother of current Union midfielder, Brenden Aaronson, the 16-year-old attacking midfielder becomes the 15th all-time homegrown player for the club and one of the youngest in club history.
“At 16-years-old, Paxten already knows how to create opportunities for himself and his teammates on the pitch,” said Ernst Tanner, Union Sporting Director. “He has impressed our technical staff with his ability to play a final ball and he’s an intelligent player and a hard worker who gives everything for this club.