Union Agrees to Deal With Draft Pick Taylor Washington

Report From Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union have signed defender Taylor Washington, the club announced Friday. Selected with the No. 23 overall selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, Washington becomes the fourth member of the draft class to join the Union.

“It was evident from Day One that Taylor entered preseason camp with a focused mentality and committed work ethic in hopes of making our roster,” Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said. “He’s earned his place on the team and he exemplifies the type of professionalism we want at our club. He has a bright future and the ability to immediately contribute at such an important position.”

A 22-year-old left back, Washington was selected by the Union with the third pick in the second round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. He attended George Mason University and in 2015 was named to NSCAA Third Team All-Midwest region. During his three seasons at George Mason, Washington started in 52 games and scored one goal and added two assists. In 2013, Washington was named to Frist Team All-Atlantic 10 Conference.

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PLAYER PROFILE
Taylor Washington
Position: Defender
School: George Mason
Date of birth: Aug. 16, 1993 (age 22)
Hometown: Somers, N.Y.
Citizenship: USA
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Twitter: @TaylorW311
Last club: George Mason University
Transaction: Signed with Philadelphia Union on Feb. 19, 2016.