3 Degrees of Separation
How Austin FC and Philadelphia Union Are Connected
Played ForGyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez2 players have played for both Austin FC and LA Galaxy: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
Played ForShared PlayersCJ Sapong played for both Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City
Austin FC connects to Philadelphia Union in 3 degrees through shared players and DP transfer. First, Austin FC links to LA Galaxy via shared players: 2 players have played for both Austin FC and LA Galaxy: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez Then, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million. Finally, Sporting Kansas City links to Philadelphia Union via shared players: CJ Sapong played for both Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City