Hackworth talks options ahead of SuperDraft
John Hackworth spoke with media today via conference call about the Union’s options and mindset going into Thursday’s SuperDraft. PSP’s Adam Cann took part and has this report.
Articles written by: Adam Cann
Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at acann@phillysoccerpage.com.
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