The Philadelphia Union are on the verge of signing Nacional forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record fee of $3.4 million, just a week before the start of their 2025 MLS season. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the club-record signing, as well as the Union officially announcing the Homegrown signings of Eddy Davis, Neil Pierre, and Frankie Westfield.
They also break down the Union's current roster situation: the team cannot sign any more players unless there are departures, and they still need to acquire an international roster slot. Additionally, they discuss the Union's 4-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati in their third preseason match.
Official: Philadelphia Union Sign Eddy Davis, Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield to Homegrown Contracts: [2:54]
Philadelphia Union Finalizing Deal for Nacional 22-Year-Old Forward Bruno Damiani: [10:33]
Union's Roster: No More Signings Unless Departures / Acquiring an International Roster Slot: [25:50]
Preseason: Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati 4-1, Do Union Fans Have Right to Be Concerned with 0-3 Start: [51:35]
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