Sporting Director Earnie Stewart and Head Coach Jim Curtin have lauded the youth movement within the Union franchise, from the first-team all the way through the Academy. One of those youthful players who will be an important part of the Union's future is Adam Najem.
Najem joined the Union during the team's preseason after a trade with New York Red Bulls before the start of the 2017 season. The Union acquired Najem and his right of first refusal from Red Bulls in February, and Najem signed with the Union shortly after.
After earning some playing time with the team during the preseason, Najem started the season down with Bethlehem Steel FC, where he played as a No.