Another Independence Blue Cross Achievement Unlock took place on Wednesday night as the Philadelphia Union battled Chicago Fire FC.
In the waning moments of the road match with the Union leading by a single goal, Head Coach Bradley Carnell sent on Eddy Davis III for his MLS debut in place of forward Bruno Damiani.
Davis III signed with the Boys in Blue as a homegrown in Februaary after he collected 13 goals, four assists and 1,773 minutes played in 27 regular season games with Union II during the 2024 campaign. His 13 goals led the club, ranked fourth in the league, and set a single season record for most goals by a Union II player, surpassing Faris Moumbagna’s 11 during the 2019 season. Davis was tied for second on the team in games played, tied for third in assists and sixth in minutes. He was named MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star of the Month for April, May and September to become the first player in club history to earn the accolade three times in a single season and second player to earn the honors in back-to-back months. He recorded his first career playoff goal in Union II’s first-ever MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final on November 9 against North Texas SC.
