MLS

• Union make trade with N.Y. to acquire Orozco

  
  

  Chester, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Union sent allocation money to Red Bull New York on Friday for the first spot in the MLS allocation order and selected United States Under-23 defender Michael Orozco.

  Orozco is on loan from Mexican First Division team San Luis FC, where he spent the last three years. Per club and MLS rules, terms of deal were not released.

  "We are happy to have Michael join us," said Union coach Peter Nowak. "It is great to have a player at the top of his game show his desire and commitment. We hope to have him as an anchor at the back of our defense for a long time to come." Signed by San Luis in 2006, Orozco found a spot in the club's starting line-up during the 2007 season and made 16 appearances. Last season, Orozco started in 28 games and scored four goals.

  Orozco helped the U.S.

  U-23 team qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, a team that also included Philadelphia Union goalie Chris Seitz. A member of the U.S.

  player pool since 2004, Orozco was named one of the Best XI during the 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying round.

  01/29 15:31:33 ET