Philadelphia Union announced today they have signed Sal Olivas to short-term agreement. The homegrown forward will be available for the club’s match tonight against Nashville SC and is an off-roster Homegrown player for the club.
Per the 2025 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations, off-roster Homegrown Players are ineligible for MLS League Season competition except as short-term call-ups. Off-Roster Homegrown Players may appear as short-term call ups in up to six MLS League Season matches per Season. Such player must be 21 years old or younger during a calendar year to be eligible as an Off-Roster Homegrown player. Subject to the age limitations, players may continue to be Off-Roster Homegrowns, so long as they remain on their initial MLS contract. The call-up is the second for Olivas in his MLS career after making his MLS debut on Sunday at Columbus Crew.
TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union sign Sal Olivas to a short-term agreement on July 5, 2025.
Name: Sal Olivas
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 160 lbs
Born: July 11, 2006
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Citizenship: Mexico/United States
