It's a lot of hype to put on a 17-year-old who's still growing into his 6-foot-5 frame. But the club that developed Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty believes it has another special player in its ranks.

Signing The Philadelphia Union have signed homegrown defender Neil Pierre to a four-year contract through 2028 with an option for 2029, the club announced Tuesday. The 17-year-old US youth international center back has made 33 appearances for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Philadelphia Union II,

The youth movement continues in Chester! Today the Philadelphia Union have announced the signing of 17 year old Union II and USMYNT Center Back Neil Pierre to a Homegrown contract through the 2028 season,