The Philadelphia Union officially announced the signing of 19-year-old left back Anthony “Anton” Sorenson on Tuesday.
The Ann Arbor, Mich. native has impressed with Union 2 over the past two seasons and was a hardship addition to the first team roster for the Eastern Conference final against NYCFC.
“Anton is a promising young player and a natural left-footed defender that will be a valuable addition to our backline,” Ernst Tanner, Union Sporting Director, stated in a news release. “He is an attacking-minded outside back who looks to play forward quickly in transition. His mentality, aggression and physical skills provide a platform for Anton to become a valuable player as he develops further.