The Union are mired in another discouraging season: just two wins in nine games so far, and losses in all four of their road games. Their fifth road game — and their third in nine days — comes Saturday at Montreal (3 p.m., PHL17).
Is there anywhere to look for optimism? Believe it or not, you might find some on the same practice fields where the Union train in Chester. The team’s minor-league USL affiliate, Bethlehem Steel, quietly continues turning Union academy products into pros.
The best prospect is Brenden Aaronson, a 17-year-old midfield playmaker from Medford.