Union center back Josh Yaro has yet to play after shoulder surgery on Feb. 7, but he has taken a big step toward his comeback by returning to full contact in practice.
"I am excited to be back playing again and waiting to heal fully so I could get back fully," he said after Wednesday's training session.
Before returning to MLS action, Yaro said he expects to first spend time with the Union's United Soccer League affiliate, the Bethlehem Steel.
Coach Jim Curtin estimated that Yaro would return in early June and said it hasn't been determined whether it will be with Bethlehem or the Union.