Report: Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Joe Tait
by Scott Kessler on Sep 12, 2011 8:53 PM EDT
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The Philadelphia Union have signed Joe Tait, formerly a defender for the Dayton Dutch Lions of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) PRO division.
Tait is listed as part of the Union's salary cap as of 9/1/2011, according to the Major League Soccer Players Union. Seen as a prospect at center back, the former 2010 USL Premier Development League (PDL) Defender of the Year will make the minimum MLS salary, a prorated $42,000 this season,
The 21-year-old's status with the Union has been up in the air since Tait tweeted about being disappointed that his paperwork had not gone through in time to play the Columbus Crew on the road. His coach, Stuart Hayers, later sent out a confirmatory tweet about Tait joining the Union, saying that he was up late doing the paperwork necessary to release Tait from his Dayton contract.
On trial with the Union in late August, Tait played multiple times in friendlies and reserve league games with Philadelphia. Tait scored a goal against the Harrisburg City Islanders in a friendly, then later set up striker Jack McInerney with another header, this time in a reserve game.
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Prospect at centerback, okay, cool...
…But does he happen to be left-footed?
He's got going to be playing LB...
so does it have that much importance?
To answer: I honestly don’t know.
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"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Sep 12, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
you can’t say our manager hasn’t displayed a penchant for moving players around from where they are used to playing. If he has a good left foot, Nowak may try him there. Just one more thing to watch for.
In any case, glad we’ve picked up some depth on D.
by Thomas Rzucidlo on Sep 13, 2011 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Fair enough, however...
This would be a big push toward lolwut.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Sep 13, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
when does he........
when does he suit up and play with the big team? does he have a green card? or does Holder have to be cut again to get Tait on the pitch?
Tomorrow will have a post to answer your second and third questions.
First question answer: most likely won’t start this season.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Sep 13, 2011 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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