Recently the Philadelphia Union held the second of two open tryout camps perhaps hoping to find that diamond in the rough, that one talented player that may have somehow evaded the eyes of scouts sent world wide in search of such talent.
According to the teams Vice President of Communications, Carl Cherkin about 1,000 MLS wannabes registered for the two day event at the University of Pennsylvania. Some came from as far away as Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, some simply from South Jersey & South Philadelphia. Their chances of claiming one of the remaining Union roster spots slim to none, but still they challenged themselves and 30 degree temperatures, in an effort to follow their dreams.
According to the teams Vice President of Communications, Carl Cherkin about 1,000 MLS wannabes registered for the two day event at the University of Pennsylvania. Some came from as far away as Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, some simply from South Jersey & South Philadelphia. Their chances of claiming one of the remaining Union roster spots slim to none, but still they challenged themselves and 30 degree temperatures, in an effort to follow their dreams.
“It could change my life”, said 19 year Mike Beeson of Maryland. John Longfellow of Florida added, “I knew it wasn’t going to be easy”. Maybe, just maybe, Mike and John will be among the select few players invited back for round two of the tryout process January 24th. Any players invited to join the Philadelphia Union at their training camp will be announced at the conclusion of the round two tryouts at the end of that day.
The Union will also look to bolster their roster through the MLS Super draft Jan 14, at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention here in Philadelphia. The Union is slotted to select the number one over-all pick, followed by the 17th, 33rd and 49th picks. The team will then hold its first ever training camp starting Feb.1, with first kick scheduled for March 25 at Qwest Field against Seattle Sounders FC. The inaugural home opener is scheduled for April 10 against D.C. United at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Union will also look to bolster their roster through the MLS Super draft Jan 14, at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention here in Philadelphia. The Union is slotted to select the number one over-all pick, followed by the 17th, 33rd and 49th picks. The team will then hold its first ever training camp starting Feb.1, with first kick scheduled for March 25 at Qwest Field against Seattle Sounders FC. The inaugural home opener is scheduled for April 10 against D.C. United at Lincoln Financial Field.
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