After the offense exploded for 34 goals in week 1 of the MLS Next season, it was the Union Academy’s defense that was the difference in matches against local rivals FC Delco and Real Jersey FC.
The U17, U15, U14 and U13 teams all posted shutouts over the weekend.
Playing their first official match in the new MLS Next league against rivals FC Delco in Conshohocken, the U17 team got goals either side of halftime from Caden Grabfelder and a penalty from Marcello Mazzola. Luke Martelli set up the goal in the first half and the back line in front of goalkeeper Owen Moore did well to limit chances and hold the FC Delco offense in check.