Union relying on Japhet Sery Larsen, with assist from old friend, to fill defense void

Bradley Carnell likes what he’s seen from Union newcomers Ezekiel Alladoh and Japhet Sery Larsen

Plus details on the Union's latest transactions, a big moment for one of the team's top prospects, and some helpful MLS rule changes.

Union relying on Japhet Sery Larsen, with assist from old friend, to fill defense void

Mikael Uhre’s parting gift to the Philadelphia Union came on a phone call with Japhet Sery Larsen. Uhre’s contract was up at the end of 2025, and it was clear to everyone months before that the Danish striker wasn’t in the Union’s plans, whatever press-conference gloss the front office applied. But in an offseason retool at the other end of the field, one of the candidates to fill in at center back found his way through the footballer’s phone tr…

Former Union striker and fellow countryman inspired Japhet Sery Larsen to sign in Philadelphia

The Danish soccer community is tight. Built on strong relationships and trust, it’s the very definition of “it’s a small world,” with Danish professionals turning to one another at every step. That was the case for new Philadelphia Union center back Japhet Sery Larsen, who used a former Union striker and fellow countryman to aid […] The post Former Union striker and fellow countryman inspired Japhet Sery Larsen to sign in Philadelphia appeared f…