With their first pick, the Union selected UCLA forward Chandler Hoffman.
Author: Adam Cann
The Union’s approach to today’s Super Draft
John Hackworth spoke to reporters via conference call on Wednesday ahead of today’s SuperDraft. Here’s what he had to say.
SuperDraft what, who and why: Possible Union selections
Nobody seems to know what the Union will do in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft; experts have predicted everything from defenders to wingers for Philly with the No. 13 pick. PSP looks at potential Union targets at wing, defender and striker.
Who’s gonna drive this team?!?
The Union finished 2011 with two strong candidates for the central attacking midfield job. When 2012 begins, they may not have either. What are the Union to do?
Insert Adu wordplay here, All-Star update, SuperDraft news
Freddy Adu wants to play in Europe, All-Star game might be in Philly or somewhere else, new mock SuperDrafts, a great review of the homegrown player rule and more.
Season review: Peter Nowak
Peter Nowak has a lot of roles to play for the Philadelphia Union. From bringing in players to organizing them on the pitch, 2011 was a mixed bag for the Union chief. But if he learned one thing this year, it was how to interact with the fans. Through Twitter and a better understanding of what it means to be the face of a beloved franchise, Nowak embraced the Union’s 12th man. What will 2012 hold for the biggest name on the Union?