Philadelphia Union Academy defender Patrick Murphy is staying close to home to play college soccer.
Murphy, of Lansdale, Pa., announced his decision on Twitter earlier this week.
I am extremely excited to announce that I have verbally committed to play soccer at Drexel University.u26bdufe0f#GoDragons
— murph (@pmurph1309) November 26, 2016
He’s made eight appearances this season for the Union U18 team, scoring a goal in their 2-1 win over Real So Cal at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase in Florida on Thursday.
Murphy has been part of the Union Academy since the first season in the USSDA in 2013-14.