The Philadelphia Union II team made their MLS Next Pro debut on Sunday afternoon against FC Cincinnati 2, winning 2-0. Goals from Carlos Paternina and Jesus Bueno propelled the reserve team to victory in Subaru Park.
The Union II started the scoring early, Paternina found the back right corner of the net off a pass from the left side of the field from Chris Donovan.
Paternina, a 20-year-old no. 10, had a solid match throughout, making impressive plays in and around the box on offense. Paternina even displayed some attitude against Cincinnati, picking up a ball and rolling it away while defending a free kick in Cincinnati’s half.