The Philadelphia Union have announced that they have exercised contract extensions on five of their players from the 2021 roster. A total of 20 players were already guaranteed for next season, and this news brings the total to 25 heading into 2022.

Additionally, Aurelien Collin, Ilsinho, and Alvas Powell are out of contract with the Union. This news comes following the extension of defender Jakob Glesnes through 2024.

The five players who have been extended

• Joe Bendik
• Jack Elliott
• Kacper Przybylko
• Sergio Santos
• Cole Turner

Players under contract for 2022

• Paxten Aaronson
• Alejandro Bedoya
• Andre Blake
• Jesús Bueno
• Cory Burke
• Brandan Craig
• Jack de Vries (on loan to Venezia)
• Stuart Findlay
• Leon Flach
• Matt Freese
• Daniel Gazdag
• Jakob Glesnes
• Nathan Harriel
• José Martínez
• Olivier Mbaizo
• Jack McGlynn
• Jamiro Monteiro
• Matej Oravec (on loan to FK Železiarne Podbrezová)
• Quinn Sullivan
• Kai Wagner

The Union return to action in February for the start of the 2022 MLS season. This season ended on a sad note due to uncontrollable circumstances, but the Union look to have another incredible roster that can compete for the MLS Cup in 2022. The club won’t forget how this season ended, and I’m sure they will use it as motivation to go on a crazy run. Until then Union fans, enjoy the holidays and prepare for a great upcoming season. DOOP.

Mandatory Credit: Chris Szagola / AP PHOTO