NEW YORK — Columbus forward Alejandro Moreno and Chivas USA defender Shavar Thomas are among 10 players selected by the Philadelphia Union in the MLS expansion draft.
Moreno, who has played for Venezuela’s national team, has 43 regular-season goals in eight MLS seasons. Thomas competes for Jamaica.
Philadelphia, the league’s 16th team, also picked Seattle forward Sebastien Le Toux on Wednesday.
Others selected were Colorado defender Jordan Harvey, D.C. United midfielder Andrew Jacobsen, New England goalkeeper Brad Knighton, Los Angeles midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi, Chicago defender Dave Myrie, San Jose midfielder Shea Salinas and New York midfielder Nick Zimmerman.
Each team protected 11 players. No players were chosen from Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Salt Lake and Toronto.
