New York Red Bulls acquire SuperDraft Pick from Philadelphia Union

2017 MLS Ball

HARRISON, N.J. (February 8, 2017) – The New York Red Bulls have acquired the Philadelphia Union's natural Second Round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. New York acquired the pick in return for the Right of First Refusal for Red Bulls Academy product Adam Najem.


Najem signed with the Union on Wednesday.


New York hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 22. Kickoff at Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m.




Transaction: New York Red Bulls acquire Second Round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft from the Philadelphia Union in exchange for Right of First Refusal on Adam Najem.

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