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CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union has signed defender Ken Tribbett from Bethlehem Steel FC, the club announced Tuesday. Tribbett’s contract with Bethlehem was terminated.
“We have always valued Ken’s ability and potential, which was a prime reason we were so adamant to keep him within our organization,” Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said. “However, once camp started, Ken displayed a next level in his game and it became evident he needed to be a permanent fixture with our first team. We’re delighted with his progress and we believe in his ability to make an impact for our club this year.”
Tribbett, a 23-year-old center back, was an original signee for the expansion club, but was on trial with Union throughout the 2016 preseason. He played for Harrisburg City Islanders in 2015 and started 28 matches, while scoring three goals in his first professional season. Prior to the City Islanders, Tribbett played in PDL for the Michigan Bucks in 2014. A four-year starter at Drexel University, the then-defensive midfielder earned second team All-South Atlantic region, first team All-Colonial Athletic Association and CAA All-Tournament honors after leading Dragons to their first CAA Tournament title and a second consecutive berth in the NCAA tournament during his senior year.
Philadelphia Union single game and group tickets are available now by visiting philadelphiaunion.com/tickets or calling 1-877-21-UNION. Fans interested in full or partial season ticket packages can enjoy all the benefits of a season ticket membership. This includes up to 33 percent off single game ticket pricing, discounted parking options, access to the Union Rewards program and much more.
PLAYER PROFILE
Ken Tribbett
Position: Defender
School: Drexel University
Date of Birth: Aug. 25, 1991 (age 23)
Hometown: Centennial, Colo.
Citizenship: USA
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Twitter: @kentribbett
Last club: Bethlehem Steel FC
Transaction: Signed with Philadelphia Union on Feb. 23, 2016
Philadelphia Union Sign SuperDraft Pick Cole Missimo
Midfielder becomes fifth member of 2016 rookie class to sign
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The Philadelphia Union has signed midfielder Cole Missimo, the club announced Tuesday. Missimo was selected with the No. 64 overall selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft and will become the fifth member of the draft class to join the Union.
“We have really been encouraged by the young class we have assembled this offseason and Cole is an important piece to that,” Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said. “He will provide the kind of depth on the wing that we value here and we have the confidence he will harness his potential into developing into the player we know he can be.”
Missimo, 23, joins the Union from Northwestern University. He was the third overall selection in the fourth round of the SuperDraft after spending four years with the Wildcats. During his career at Northwestern, Missimo played 76 games and started 56, scoring seven goals and handing out 12 assists. In 2015, Missimo scored one goal and gave two assists and was named NSCAA Second Team All-Big Ten Conference for the second year in a row.
Philadelphia Union single game and group tickets are available now by visiting philadelphiaunion.com/tickets or calling 1-877-21-UNION. Fans interested in full or partial season ticket packages can enjoy all the benefits of a season ticket membership. This includes up to 33 percent off single game ticket pricing, discounted parking options, access to the Union Rewards program and much more.
PLAYER PROFILE
Cole Missimo
Position: Midfielder
School: Northwestern University
Date of birth: Feb. 15, 1993 (age 23)
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Citizenship: USA
Height: 6-1
Weight: 160
Twitter: @cole_missimo
Transaction: Signed with Philadelphia Union on Feb. 23, 2016
