Another Independence Blue Cross Achievement Unlocked of the 2025 home opener came late in the match during Philadelphia Union's battle against FC Cincinnati.
In the 82nd minute with the Union leading by a 3-1 margin, Head Coach Bradley Carnell brought another hard runner into the midfield legs to lead the Union press against a tiring Ohio side and thus gave Indiana Vassilev.
Vassilev was acquired by the Union on February 21st from St. Louis CITY SC in exchange for $400,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), $600,000 in 2026 GAM, and up to an additional $250,000 if certain performance-based metrics are met. Additionally, CITY SC will receive a future sell-on and trade percentage. Vassilev set a career high with four goals during the 2024 season, across all competitions, and ranked tied for second on CITY in assists (4) and fourth in regular season appearances (29).
