Philadelphia Union today announced that midfielder Anthony Fontana has signed a professional contract with the club, becoming a Homegrown Player. A 17-year-old midfielder from Newark, Delaware, Fontana is the sixth Homegrown Player in Union history. The signing is for Fontana to officially join the Union as of January 1, 2018, at which time he will be added to the club’s active roster.
“We are delighted to sign Anthony and welcome him to Philadelphia Union as a Homegrown Player,” said Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart. “This is a momentous achievement for Anthony and one that he has thoroughly earned through his hard work with our Academy and with Bethlehem Steel FC.