Philadelphia Union
Many thought Kyle Nakazawa would be on the wrong side of the expansion draft protected list, but the Union made it clear how much they value their young attacking midfielder when the big moment came. Nakazawa talks to PSP about his first season and the type of player he wants to be next year.
One of the league’s youngest players showed quickly this year that if you get him the ball in scoring position, he will finish it. Check out PSP’s season review on Jack McInerney.
Having endured a rough first-half of the season (along with the rest of his defensive mates), Michael Orozco Fiscal roared back into form in the second-half, cementing his spot in the center of the Union defense and proving that there is a lot more to come as the Union mature into a veteran MLS side.
Philadelphia Union just lost their most exciting player and a veteran team leader. They chose to protect their star-crossed goalkeeper instead of the guy he lost his job to. Quite a strange day. PSP breaks down today’s expansion draft, with observations on what it means for the Union and a look at the overall draft.
Vancouver take Shea Salinas in the fourth round, Alejandro Moreno in the seventh round, of the Expansion Draft. Chris Seitz is protected after Salinas is picked.
Salinas and Jacobson unprotected. A trade for another holding midfielder. What gives? PSP looks at who Philadelphia Union exposed for Wednesday’s draft, as well as other big names around the league who could get drafted.