Local connections abound as the Union select Southampton, Pa.native Ryan Richter from La Salle with the fifth pick of the first round. Defender Josh Walburn from Princeton was the second round pick. Wilmington, De. native and FC Delco alumni Matthew Marcin was picked from Providence College in the third round.
Mintal “tightlipped” about his future as reports suggest Toronto also interested in him. Le Toux happy with Union draft. Independence to announce international player signings. MLS comings and goings. CONCACAF wants fourth World Cup spot, more news.
Zak MacMath is the guest on the Philly Soccer Show as KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Dan Walsh discuss the Union’s picks in the SuperDraft, the club’s jersey sponsorship deal with Bimbo, and prospects for future signings.
The Independence select Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly with their first pick in Friday’s 2011 WPS Draft in Baltimore. The versatile Lauren Fowlkes is the club’s second pick. In other Independence news, Heather Mitts was traded to Atlanta Beat for a third round draft pick in 2012.
The Union have declined the option to renew Toni Stahl’s contract for a second year with the club.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian covered events at the SuperDraft in Baltimore. Here’s a photo essay of what happened.