
Union II’s 2026 Midfield: A Youthful Overhaul and Emerging Stars
The 2026 Union II midfield sees a dramatic age shift, with academy graduates stepping into larger roles and several earning MLS minutes.
Jun 12, 2026
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The 2026 Union II midfield sees a dramatic age shift, with academy graduates stepping into larger roles and several earning MLS minutes.

The YSC Academy has produced a quartet of players — Auston Trusty, Matt Freese, Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson — who earned spots on the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup. Their journeys reflect a blend of academic rigor and professional soccer, while the academy debates its next developmental steps.