Brandt to Union, Barreiro to Red Bulls in MLS Supplemental Draft

For the first time ever, two Penn soccer players were chosen in the MLS Supplemental Draft. Senior defender Thomas Brandt was selected by the Philadelphia Union with the 13th overall pick and senior attacking midfielder Christian Barreiro was chosen by the New York Red Bulls with the 50th pick.

Brandt, who was a two-year captain and two-time All-Ivy selection, anchored the Quakers back line. Nominated for the preseason watch list for the Hermann award for the top individual in college soccer, Brandt has scored 10 goals the past two years including a hat trick in his collegiate finale against Harvard.

In an odd twist, Brandt will join Princeton's Antoine Hoppenot at PPL Park. The pair battled for three years with Brandt often marking the 2010 Ivy player of the Year.

Another Penn soccer player taken in the draft today was senior Christian Barreiro. The midfielder, who like Brandt was a two-time first team All-Ivy player, was invited to MLS Combine earlier this month and was the Red Bulls second pick in the Supplemental Draft. If he makes a senior appearance, he would become the second Penn player to suit up for New York after former Penn keeper Christian Barreiro.