Philadelphia loans M David Vazquez to San Diego FC
In exchange, the Union will receive $50,000 in general allocation money for 2025 and $50,000 more for 2026. The loan also comes with an option to make it a permanent move.
Vazquez, 19, signed with Philadelphia on April 29, 2024. He has two goals and one assist in 14 starts this season for MLS NEXT Pro side Union II.
Vazquez made his MLS debut last month, playing 19 minutes as a substitute in the Union's 1-0 road loss against the Columbus Crew on June 29.
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