Philadelphia Union today announced that Chris Harmon has joined the club as the new Head Coach of the Union’s U-18 team. Harmon arrives from Austin FC II, where he served as an Assistant Coach during the 2024 and 2025 MLS NEXT Pro seasons.
During his time with Austin FC II, Harmon played a key role in helping the team win the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Invitational, a historic match held on Saturday, July 27, which featured the reigning MLS NEXT Pro champions facing off against the Liga Expansión MX champions. Austin FC II defeated Cancún FC at Parmer Field at St. David’s Performance Center to claim the inaugural title. Additionally, Harmon helped guide two players from Austin FC II to sign first-team contracts with Austin FC.
Originally from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Harmon played collegiate soccer at Old Dominion University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. He began his coaching career at the collegiate level as an Assistant Coach at Florida Southern College before returning to Old Dominion in the same role. He later served as Head Coach and Assistant Academy Director at Barça Residency Academy and was most recently the U-17 Head Coach at New York Red Bulls Academy prior to joining Austin FC II.
