Three players with ties to the Philadelphia area and the Philadelphia Union will be representing the United States at the U-20 World Cup in Poland.
Philadelphia Union teammates Mark McKenzie and Matt Real and Benfica goalkeeper CJ dos Santos are part of the 21-player roster that was announced on Friday. The tournament begins May 23.
“It is an incredible honor for both Mark and Matt to represent their country at this tournament, and all of us at the Union are proud of their achievements thus far,” Union Sporting Director said in a news release.