Andre Blake (Photo by Brandon Koodish - Double G Media) Soccer Philadelphia Union Sign Andre Blake to Multi-Year Deal Philadelphia star becomes one of highest paid goalkeepers in MLS. by Chol Souders January 16, 2018 The Philadelphia Union have signed star goalkeeper, Andre Blake, to a new multi-year contract. Blake was drafted first overall in the 2014 Super Draft out of the University of Connecticut. There were some worries around the Union that Blake would not be resigning with the team leading into 2018. There has been reported interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace of the English Premier League. All worries can now be put to rest with Blake becoming one of the highest paid goalkeepers in the league, according to reports. Interest has been on the rise for Blake after he was named the 2016 Goalkeeper of the Year in MLS and led his Jamaican team to a finals appearance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2017. Signing Blake was a priority for the Union, who have struggled to make much noise during the off-season. The Union have only signed one new player, third striker Corey Burke, this off-season, which has cause the fan base to become somewhat irritated. However, there has been rumors swirling about a potential trade occurring during the MLS SuperDraft which will take place in Philadelphia on Thursday. No matter what happens, retaining Blake for multiple years is a step in the right direction. Post Views: 1,848 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chol Souders Chol is a Staff Writer for DoubleGSports.com, focusing on Philadelphia area sports. Born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Chol enjoys fun in the sun, long walks on the beach and all types of water sports." American and Wiz With" is how he orders his cheesesteak and drinking a cold Neshaminy Creek Brew while watching the game is his favorite pastime. After receiving his B.A in Telecommunications and Mass Media from Temple University he has written for various websites for 10 years. Latest posts by Chol Souders (see all) Philadelphia Union Season Preview - February 28, 2018 What would a Super Bowl win mean for Philadelphia? - February 4, 2018 Philadelphia Union Sign Andre Blake to Multi-Year Deal - January 16, 2018 NFL Week 13: Daily Fantasy Preview - December 2, 2017 Related TopicsAndre BlakeFeatureMLSphiladelphia unionSoccer Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in Soccer You Know I’m Right, Episode 95: Soccer Commentator Tommy Smyth (Audio/Video) On the 95th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Competition Quickly Rises For Serie A Competition Rises For Serie A: Serie A is a professional Italian Soccer league where... Trinity Rodman Registers for the Womens NWSL Draft Dennis Rodman’s Daughter registers for the NWSL Draft At the age of 18, Trinity... From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) 95.7 FM “Morning Roast” radio host Kate Scott is a woman of many firsts... Sky Blue FC signs Brazilian Midfielder Thaisa Moreno Sky Blue FC Preseason Schedule Includes Three Top Ten NCAA Teams