The Union locked up a key piece for the years ahead Friday by signing Jesus Bueno to a new contract.
The Venezuelan midfielder signed a deal stretching through 2026 with a team option for 2027.
Bueno made 24 league appearances in 2023, including 10 starts, after just 41 total minutes in the last two seasons. He made 34 appearances and 16 starts in all competitions, scoring two goals and three assists in the Leagues Cup and converting in two penalty kick shootouts in that tournament.
Along the way, Bueno earned a pair of callups to the Venezuelan national team.
“Jesus’ growth and development over the last two seasons is a testament to his work ethic and potential,” said Union Sporting Director, Ernst Tanner. “He has proven to be an important piece to our midfield; aggressive and advantageous in our transition on attack. We’re happy to be able to reward him with a new contract.”
Originally signed by the club in 2021 from Deportivo Lara, it took the 24-year-old time to adapt, but that patience has paid off.
The Union have yet to announce end-of-season roster decisions. Kai Wagner, Joe Bendik and Alejandro Bedoya are among those out of contract. Bueno had been entering his final option year. Several other players, including Damion Lowe, Olivia Mbaizo, Leon Flach and Julian Carranza, are in that same position.
