Philadelphia Union Reserves

Philadelphia Union Reserves were the reserve team for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer and competed in the East Division of the MLS Reserve League.

Philadelphia Union Reserves
Nickname(s)The Union Reserves
Founded2011
GroundChester Park
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Owner Keystone Sports & Entertainment
Head Coach Brendan Burke
LeagueMLS Reserve Division
WebsiteClub website

The team played its home games at Chester Park in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, the home of the Union practice facility. The team's colors are navy blue and gold. First team assistant coach and head coach of Reading United A.C. Brendan Burke was the head coach of the reserve side.

Due to the Union's affiliation with the Harrisburg City Islanders, the Union will not field a Reserve team in 2013.

History

The new MLS Reserve Division was resurrected for the 2011 season, after not having played since 2008. Each team played 10 games against divisional opponents, with clubs being allowed schedule additional games against non-MLS opponents, the League began 20 March 2011 and concluded 16 October 2011. Philadelphia Union Reserves played 10 regional Reserve League games as part of the East division in 2011. The Re-launching of the MLS Reserve Division was made possible by the growth of first team rosters from 24 in 2010 to 30 players in 2011. Reading United A.C. Head Coach and former Boston College standout Brendan Burke guided the first ever Union Reserve squad. The most successful coach in Reading’s 15-year history, Burke compiled a 38-9-6 record and led the squad to their first ever PDL regular season title since taking over the reins in 2008. In 2010, he was named a PDL Coach of the Year finalist.

For 2013 and beyond, the Union have chosen to affiliate with the Harrisburg City Islanders. Under this arrangement, in lieu of fielding a Reserve team, the Union will loan a minimum of four players to the City Islanders. Because of this, the Union will no longer field a Reserve team.

Players

Academy roster

This list shows players who have played or dressed as substitutes for the team in official 2012 MLS Reserve Division games, but are not part of the senior roster.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  USA Andrew Adland
— MF  USA Matthew Baker
— DF  USA Shane Campbell
— DF  USA Andreas Chronis
— DF  USA Christian Ibeagha
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW  USA Darius Madison
— DF  USA Andrew Marshall
— MF  USA Keegan Rosenberry
— GK  USA Brian Rowe

Senior roster

Senior players who have played in Reserve League matches during the most recent season.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  USA Chris Konopka
5 MF  USA Greg Jordan
8 MF  COL Roger Torres
9 FW  USA Jack McInerney
12 FW  USA Chandler Hoffman
14 MF  USA Amobi Okugo
17 FW  CRC Josué Martínez
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 MF  USA Jimmy McLaughlin
24 DF  CRC Porfirio López
27 MF  USA Zach Pfeffer
28 DF  USA Ray Gaddis
29 FW  USA Antoine Hoppenot
31 FW  MEX Cristhian Hernández
32 GK  USA Chase Harrison

Ground

Head coaches
  • Brendan Burke (2011–2012)

Year-by-year
Year League Standings Head Coach Top Scorer
Reserve
Season		 GP Pts W L T Position Nat. Name Nat. Name Goals
2011 10 7 2 7 1 6th Brendan Burke Jack McInerney 3
2012 10 14 4 4 2 3rd Brendan Burke Chandler Hoffman 5

See also

References
  1. Andy Jasner (March 1, 2008). "Chester Park". thefieldfinder.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-10. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
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