MLS Philadelphia Union

Michael Lahoud Called up to Sierra Leone National Team for 2014

Published on August 29, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


Chester, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2013) - Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Lahoud has been called up to the Sierra Leone National Team for a 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match Sept. 7 against the national team of Equatorial Guinea, the club announced today. Lahoud and his squad will take on Equatorial Guinea at Brookfields National Stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The 26-year-old midfielder will depart for international duty Sept. 1 - a day after the Union's home match versus Montreal Impact - and return after the Sept. 7 match. He will miss the Union's road game against the San Jose Earthquakes Sept. 8.

This marks Lahoud's first-ever national team call up to his native Sierra Leone. Lahoud has played in eight matches this year for the Union, starting in two.

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