Soccer Union give contract extension to Alejandro Bedoya by David Malandra Jr. February 29, 2020 Chester PA: We are 72 hours away from the start of the 2020 MLS Season on Saturday, February 29 & There is a certain buzz surrounding the Philadelphia Union. The Union would continue to make news and the fans will like this one On Thursday, the Union would announce they have given a contract extension tp midfielder and captain Alejandro Bedoya which will go into effect immediately, the deal ensures that Bedoya is under contract with Philadelphia through the 2021 season with an option for 2022. https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1233120095762821123 Sporting Director: “Ale has exceeded expectations we set for him as a leader on the pitch, in the locker room, and throughout the community,” said Ernst Tanner, Philadelphia Union Sporting Director. “At the Union, passion and drive are qualities that we look for, and nobody represents that better than Alejandro. It was very important for us to ensure the captain that led us to our first playoff win remains at our club to push us forward and set an example for our young core.” Bedoya joined the Union in August 2016 & then in 2017 was named captain. In 2017, Bedoya was on the United States Men’s National Team that won the 2017 Concacaf Gold cup. During the 2019 season, Bedoya played in 32 games, scored 4 goals which are a career-high Reaction from the captain on the new contract https://twitter.com/AleBedoya17/status/1233198798605819904 Bedoya would score the Union first Goal in their first playoff win over New York Redbulls at Talen Energy Stadium The Union are back in it! It's Ale Bedoya with a clinical finish to cut the Red Bulls' lead in half. #MLSCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/U6QdulRzSG — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 20, 2019 The 4 years that Bedoya has played for the Union, he has played in 101 games, scored 10 goals. 14 assists The Union will open the 2020 season on February 29 with road game at FC Dallas. Post Views: 945 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts David Malandra Jr. Beat Reporter covering Philadelphia Union of MLS, USA Men's & Women's Soccer Latest posts by David Malandra Jr. (see all) Philadelphia Union to play first home game in 310 days - August 25, 2020 Sergio Santos Sends Union into Quarterfinals, MLS is Back Tournament - July 26, 2020 Union Draws Orlando City, Finishes 2nd in MLS Group Play - July 21, 2020 Kevin Durant Joins Philadelphia Union Ownership - June 15, 2020 Related TopicsAlejandro BedoyaContractMLSNewsphiladelphia union Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 A Conversation with Nancy Newman: “We Are All a Yankee Family” by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on July 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 A Look at Paternity Leave in MLB as Trout Becomes a Dad by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on August 5, 2020 More in Soccer You Know I’m Right, Episode 95: Soccer Commentator Tommy Smyth (Audio/Video) On the 95th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Competition Quickly Rises For Serie A Competition Rises For Serie A: Serie A is a professional Italian Soccer league where... Trinity Rodman Registers for the Womens NWSL Draft Dennis Rodman’s Daughter registers for the NWSL Draft At the age of 18, Trinity... From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) 95.7 FM “Morning Roast” radio host Kate Scott is a woman of many firsts... USWNT’s Allie Long’s appearance at the Philadelphia Auto Show Union sign Kacper Przybylko to Contract Extension