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Philadelphia Union Re-Enter MLS Play with Thin Center Back Situation

Philadelphia Union Re-Enter MLS Play with Thin Center Back Situation

Jim Curtin confirmed that Nathan Harriel is the No. 3 center back behind Jack Elliott and Jakob Glesnes after Damion Lowe's departure.

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The Philadelphia Union will finish the Major League Soccer regular season with little depth at center back.

Damion Lowe’s transfer to Al-Akhdoud in Saudi Arabia left the Union with two starting-caliber center backs in Jack Elliott and Jakob Glesnes.

Union head coach Jim Curtin confirmed on Tuesday that Nathan Harriel is currently the No. 3 center back on the depth chart ahead of U22 initiative player Olwethu Makhanya.

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