Philadelphia Union Academy's three teams at the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs are off to flying starts in Tennessee with the Baby Snakes sending two teams into the Round of 16 and the U-15s already in the Quarterfinals.
Philadelphia Union Academy U-15s
The U-15s became the first side from Philly to secure a spot into the Quarterfinals, knocking off Strikers FC and Weston FC in back-to-back contests. Head Coach Ben Moane's side began the tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory to march into the Round of 16. Less than 24 hours later, the U-15s dug deep for a 1-0 victory over a feisty Weston FC side.
With the win the Baby Snakes will get a recovery day before returning to the pitch on Tuesday for a Quarterfinal contest against the Colorado Rapids.
Philadelphia Union Academy U-18s
The Union Academy's oldest squad kicked off their tournament run with a 2-0 victory over Chicago Fire FC on Sunday evening. Jamir Johnson opened the scoring with a fanastic run into the box to find space and then Union II midfielder Kellan LeBlanc added an insurance goal later in the half to send the team into the Round of 16.
Philadelphia Union will be back in action on Monday evening with a Round of 16 contest against the Colorado Rapids that will be live streamed for free on YouTube. Kick off is set for 7:30PM ET and can be viewed by clicking here.
Philadelphia Union Academy U-16s
Philadelphia Union Academy completed a Saturday sweep as the U-16s got past Sockers FC by a 4-0 margin. Landon Mulvenna gave the Baby Snakes the first half lead with a strong finish from the edge of the box and then Pedro Cavalcanti's side took over in the second half with three goals to secure their spot into the Round of 16.
In the Round of 16, Philly found itself in a back and forth affair with the two teams combining for five goals but unfortunately for the Boys in Blue it was Atlanta United FC that nabbed the 3-2 result to advance.
