In non-pandemic times, the Power Training Complex would normally be hosting Generation adidas Cup qualifiers over the holiday weekend but the Philadelphia Union U17 game on Saturday had a much different purpose.
In a friendly against West Chester United, a Union U17 team unbeaten in the early going of the MLS Next season (3-0-0) had the challenge of facing a more experienced group of mostly college-age players.
Early on the difference in age didn’t seem to phase the Union U17s as they came out playing their style and forcing the issue creating a number of chances with their pressing style.