The Philadelphia Union have made key additions to their midfield and striker positions, but centerback depth remains a concern. The team is evaluating its options with limited starting-caliber talent beyond Jakob Glesnes and Ian Glavinovich. New manager Bradley Carnell is focused on building a strong foundation with the current roster and is open to using rotation throughout the season.
New midfielder Jovan Lukić and soon-to-come striker Bruno Damiani have been key additions. But the team might need one more starting-caliber centerback beyond Jakob Glesnes and Ian Glavinovich.
That won’t happen this season, with the U.S. Open Cup the Union’s only tournament on deck. So there will be fewer times of year when the schedule is jammed with midweek games. But rotation can be healthy for its own sake, and new manager Bradley Carnell said he’s open to it. Right backs Nathan Harriel and Olivier Mbaizo also have been held out of the last two scrimmages because of minor injuries, and Harriel’s missed all three so far. That has forced newly signed academy product Frankie Westfield to move from left back to right back, which he’s capable of, but it still isn’t ideal. Carnell said the veterans “might be both ready to go” for opening day.
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