The Philadelphia Union development pipeline isn’t just for players.
Ryan Richter has been promoted from head coach of the Union U15s to first team assistant coach, the team announced Tuesday.
“We’re a club that not only believes in young players, but also young coaches,” head coach Jim Curtin stated in a news release. “I got my chance after spending time with our academy and through a similar path Ryan has earned the opportunity to join our first team staff and help us implement our philosophy.”
A Southampton, Pa. native, Richter played college ball at La Salle and was picked up by the Union in the 2011 Supplemental Draft.