SECAUCUS, NJ- New York Red Bulls midfielder Nick Zimmerman was selected by Philadelphia Union in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft today.
Zimmerman, 22, was the Red Bulls third round pick (44th overall) in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. The Tampa Bay, Florida, native appeared in 11 matches this past season, making seven starts and logging 757 minutes.
Zimmerman was one of 12 players left unprotected by the Red Bulls in this year's Expansion Draft. Each team was allowed to protect 11 players on their roster. Philadelphia, MLS's 16th team, was allowed to select 10 players today, but could only choose one from each team's unprotected list.
Full Season Ticket Plans for the New York Red Bulls' first season at the brand new Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, NJ, are on sale now. Midfield seats in the 100-Level are already sold out, but good seats are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.
