Philadelphia Union selected three players in the final rounds of the 2017 Major League SuperDraft, with the Third and Fourth Rounds held via conference call. Philadelphia selected Syracuse University forward Chris Nanco at 55th overall, West Virginia midfielder and defender Jack Elliott at 77th overall and Pfeiffer University forward Santi Moar at 82nd overall.
“During the final rounds of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft we were happy with our selections,” said Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart. “We look forward to having these three players in our preseason to experience and continue to build on the culture our club has created.”
Nanco, a native of, Ontario, Canada, was selected in the Third round by Philadelphia. He totaled seven goals while recording 15 points his senior year, which led the club. His goals and point totals were also career-highs. Nanco led Syracuse with five game-winning goals during his senior campaign. Nanco was also nominated to First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. Overall, the forward made 84 appearances for Syracuse.
Elliott, was selected by Philadelphia in the Fourth Round of the SuperDraft. He is a native of London, England and in four seasons as a West Virginia Mountaineer, Elliott appeared in 68 matches, while recording six goals and five assists. Elliott was named to the 2016 NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region First Team in addition to earning CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team honors, becoming WVU’s first three-time Academic All-America honoree.
Moar, was also selected in the Fourth Round five picks later. A forward from Ordes, Spain spent two seasons at Pfeiffer University, recording 24 goals with an astounding 33 assists. In his final season, Moar racked up 14 goals with 19 assists which led the club.
