Philadelphia Union press officer Chris Winkler announced via Twitter that Philadelphia Union midfielder Vincent Nogueira has received a green card, thus freeing up a valuable international slot for the Union.
Some news to pass along: Vincent Nogueira has officially received a green card, opening up an international spot for our club.
— Chris Winkler (@ChrisWinklerUSC) February 24, 2016
MLS clubs start each season with nine international slots, however the Union were down to eight as part of the Sheanon Williams deal that sent the Union right back and an international slot to the Houston Dynamo for allocation money.