"For me, leadership does not have an age. Leadership is with your voice and with your body. You lead by what you are doing, or you lead by talking,"
"We know that Ali [Alejandro Bedoya] is coming back for his 11th season. We know Andre Blake is fighting for qualification for the World Cup. So just seeing those two bodies in training now and the presence that they possess, you have no choice but to follow them."
"But I see Frankie Westfield, Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya talking more than ever. And then strategic signings like Japhet Sery Larsen. So there's a couple of guys in there."
Philadelphia Union enter the new season after winning the 2025 Supporters' Shield but exiting the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semi-finals to New York City FC. The squad experienced significant turnover, with top scorer Tai Baribo moving to D.C. United and Jakob Glesnes joining LA Galaxy, while Japhet Sery Larsen arrived from Brann to add experience. Head coach Bradley Carnell emphasised leadership from long-serving players Alejandro Bedoya and Andre Blake alongside increased vocal presence from youngsters Frankie Westfield, Nathan Harriel and Olwethu Makhanya. D.C. United struggled in 2025 and remain winless in three preseason matches; Baribo is a key player to watch.
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