The Union’s preseason plans have become a little clearer, although some details remain to be seen.
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What do the Union do with all these draft picks?
Drafted players may not necessarily make the team. What will happen to them if they don’t?
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.
Union draft review: Zac, Mike and Levi
PSP grades a draft that saw the Philadelphia Union selected goalkeeper Zac MacMath of Maryland, midfielder Michael Farfan of North Carolina and F/M Levi Houapeu of UMBC.
PSP reports live from the SuperDraft
The PSP travels on the Founding Members bus to the SuperDraft. Updates on events as they unfold will be posted all day.
The MacMath behind drafting a goalie early
Since the first MLS draft in 1996, ten goalies have been drafted in the first round. The results are decidedly mixed. Does it make sense for the Union to use their first pick on a goalie?