Philadelphia Union today announced that they have signed forward Jay Simpson as a Discovery Signing using Targeted Allocation Money. A nine-year veteran, the Arsenal product comes to the Union after playing for six clubs in England and one in Thailand, totaling over 300 professional appearances in all competitions with over 75 goals to his name. Simpson will officially be added to the active roster and occupy an international roster spot upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa.
Simpson joins Philadelphia having most recently played for Leyton Orient in England, where, in his last full season in 2015-16, he scored 25 goals in 45 league appearances.