PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEB. 6, 2017 Philadelphia Union have announced that they have signed midfielder Marcus Epps. Epps was the Union's first selection in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 13 in Los Angeles, going 25th overall. Philadelphia traded up in the draft with Minnesota to acquire the 25th pick, which they would use to select Epps.
“We are thrilled to sign Marcus and have him join Philadelphia Union,” Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said. “Marcus impressed us over his collegiate career and has continued to show his abilities throughout this preseason. We are excited to see what he will bring to our club in years to come.”
Epps, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, played collegiate soccer at the University of South Florida. Epps finished his career at South Florida with eight goals and nine assists while being named Second Team All-American Athletic Conference in 2015. The midfielder recorded 75 appearances in his collegiate career.
"It's an exciting time for Marcus and his family", said USF head coach Bob Butehorn. "We wish him all the best and look forward to watching him develop as a pro in the MLS."
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TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union sign midfielder and 25th overall pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft Marcus Epps on February 6, 2017.
Name: Marcus Epps
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 155
Born: January 16, 1995 in Jackson, Mississippi
Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
Citizenship: United States
Drafted: Selected in the Second Round (25th overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on January 13, 2017
Previous Experience: University of South Florida (2013-2016)
