That four Reading United alumni were selected in the SuperDraft only underscores that coach Brendan Burke has gotten things right. While only one made it to the Union this time around, in the long run, such success can only bode well.
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Supplemental Draft Live
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.
Supplemental draft, US youth system, and Mo Edu is back for Rangers
Time for the MLS Supplemental Draft, Kenny Cooper returns to MLS, and how did Claudio Reyna do with his “State of the Youth System” speech at the NCSAA conference?
Interest in Mintal widens, more news
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.
Independence draft Havertown’s Farrelly
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.
Union decline option on Stahl
The Union have declined the option to renew Toni Stahl’s contract for a second year with the club.