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.
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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 Union have declined the option to renew Toni Stahl’s contract for a second year with the club.
A look at early reaction to the Union’s draft picks and more morning news.
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.
The PSP travels on the Founding Members bus to the SuperDraft. Updates on events as they unfold will be posted all day.
A brief roundup ahead of today’s SuperDraft. Of particular note, Sackiewicz says some big signings in the back will be announced next week.
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?
With just about 24 hours to go before the MLS SuperDraft, a look at Corey Hertzog, Zarek Valentin and Michael Tetteh and their Union prospects.
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