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pekduck
01-14-2010, 12:53 PM
Philadelphia Union Acquire Fred and Piling On the Picks Via Two Deals

MLS expansion club to make three of first seven selections in SuperDraft


En Espanol (http://now.eloqua.com/e/er.aspx?s=919&lid=83&elq=6cecba2a0b0340e8b6cb6c7132d5da5f)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (January 14, 2010) - With the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft looming, Philadelphia Union continue to maneuver, making their second deal in as many days. The MLS expansion club announced that it has sent allocation money to FC Dallas in exchange for the #6 overall pick in today’s SuperDraft. Late last night, the club dealt its #1 spot in the allocation rankings to D.C. United for allocation money, Brazilian midfielder Fred and the #7 overall pick in today’s SuperDraft.

“These deals enable us to continue to shape our team to compete both now and in the future,” said Team Manager Peter Nowak. “But we still have a lot of work to do. The opportunity to move up again and select another player who we believe might help us build our foundation was a chance well worth taking.”

With this latest move, Philadelphia Union now have three of the first seven picks in the SuperDraft for collegiate players, with perhaps the best crop of young athletes ever to choose from.

“Conditions were not ideal at the combine in Florida last week, but Peter and his technical staff saw some things and some people that they targeted,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “From that point on, we listened to others and have now made a couple deals that will give us a running start in establishing the kind of team and organization that gives maximum effort every time out on the pitch. That’s what our supporters want and deserve.”

The addition of Fred immediately gives Philadelphia Union an experienced midfielder to trigger the offensive attack.

“Fred is a quality footballer, with an attacking mentality and we took the opportunity to not only acquire him, but add the #7 pick overall plus valuable cash,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “That will give us the opportunity to add even more players to further enhance our expanding roster.”

In three full seasons with D.C. United, Fred made 60 starts, played in 72 games and had 11 goals and 16 assists. His best season came in 2007, when he notched seven goals and seven assists.

TFC HSV
01-15-2010, 09:12 PM
they sent perkins a keeper to DC not the 1st overall pick

jazzy
01-16-2010, 01:36 AM
Philadelphia Union Acquire Fred and Piling On the Picks Via Two Deals


MLS expansion club to make three of first seven selections in SuperDraft


En Espanol (http://now.eloqua.com/e/er.aspx?s=919&lid=83&elq=6cecba2a0b0340e8b6cb6c7132d5da5f)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (January 14, 2010) - With the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft looming, Philadelphia Union continue to maneuver, making their second deal in as many days. The MLS expansion club announced that it has sent allocation money to FC Dallas in exchange for the #6 overall pick in today’s SuperDraft. Late last night, the club dealt its #1 spot in the allocation rankings to D.C. United for allocation money, Brazilian midfielder Fred and the #7 overall pick in today’s SuperDraft.

“These deals enable us to continue to shape our team to compete both now and in the future,” said Team Manager Peter Nowak. “But we still have a lot of work to do. The opportunity to move up again and select another player who we believe might help us build our foundation was a chance well worth taking.”

With this latest move, Philadelphia Union now have three of the first seven picks in the SuperDraft for collegiate players, with perhaps the best crop of young athletes ever to choose from.

“Conditions were not ideal at the combine in Florida last week, but Peter and his technical staff saw some things and some people that they targeted,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “From that point on, we listened to others and have now made a couple deals that will give us a running start in establishing the kind of team and organization that gives maximum effort every time out on the pitch. That’s what our supporters want and deserve.”

The addition of Fred immediately gives Philadelphia Union an experienced midfielder to trigger the offensive attackt the wheel.

“Fred is a quality footballer, with an attacking mentality and we took the opportunity to not only acquire him, but add the #7 pick overall plus valuable cash,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “That will give us the opportunity to add even more players to further enhance our expanding roster.”

In three full seasons with D.C. United, Fred made 60 starts, played in 72 games and had 11 goals and 16 assists. His best season came in 2007, when he notched seven goals and seven assists.


with their quality young players we had better not sleep at the wheel, or in acouple of years they could pass us, another Seattle?.....TFC next two years are huge in determining whether we will be leadres of the pack or the maple leafs.............

ag futbol
01-16-2010, 01:59 AM
Let's not get too crazy ... i left a more complete post on the U-sector site, but as some retrospect here is our draftings and ranking by Ives from 2008. The best guy there (who will ever play in MLS) is a backup keeper.

In fact if i had to go out on a limb, I'd say barring some major reinforcements Phily is going to be a Toronto FC expansion team, not a Seattle or Chicago.



Toronto (Julius James, Pat Phelan, Brian Edwards, Mike Zaher, Joe Lapira)

Mo Johnston must have thought Christmas came early when the draft's two most polished defenders fell in Toronto's lap at picks 9 and 10. James should step in and start, as could Phelan. Edwards might be the goalkeeper of the future, and Johnston could wind up with the steal of the draft when he grabbed Lapira in the third round. If Lapira signs with MLS, Toronto will have run away with this draft. Grade: A