Major League Soccer held its 2009 Expansion Draft for Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, with MLS's newest franchise selecting 10 players that will assist them in putting together a roster for their first season of play beginning March 25, 2010.The Union left the Toronto FC roster untouched, choosing not to select any of the team's unprotected players.
Below is the complete list of players selected in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft.
Player (Pos.) Former Club
Jordan Harvey (D) Colorado Rapids
Andrew Jacobsen (M) D.C. United
Brad Knighton (G) New England Revolution
Sebastien Le Toux (F) Seattle Sounders FC
Stefani Miglioranzi (M) LA Galaxy
Alejandro Moreno (F) Columbus Crew
Dave Myrie (D) Chicago Fire
Shea Salinas (M) San Jose Earthquakes
Shavar Thomas (D) Chivas USA
Nick Zimmerman (M) New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union, Major League Soccer's 16th team, will begin play in the Eastern Conference in the 2010 season on Thursday, March 25 at Seattle. Toronto FC will welcome Philadelphia in the home opener on Saturday, April 17 at BMO Field.
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