J.T. Noone Takes Big Step From USL to MLS

Former Temple standout midfielder J.T. Noone was signed by the Philadelphia Union on July 30th. Noone was a two time Academic All American while at Temple. Noone also was named 2nd team All America in 2008; the first Temple athlete to be named an All American in 22 years. Noone led the Owls in assists for three straight years and is the all-time leader in assists at Temple with 26 total. Noone also added 12 goals in his career at Temple.


Noone was invited to the MLS Player Combine for possible draftees. Unfortunately Noone was not selected in the 2010 MLS Draft, however, he did not go completely unnoticed. Philadelphia coach Peter Nowak had Noone trial in preseason friendlies with the Union. He has been training with the Union ever since. However, he played for the Harrisburg City Islanders for the 1st half of the season. Noone got his chance to prove himself against high profile opponent Celtic, a storied Scottish club. He played well enough to get Nowak's attention and after a friendly between Harrisburg and Philadelphia in which Noone played a half for each team, the Union decided to sign him. In order to make room they cut 3rd string rookie goalie Brian Perk.

Noone is a very young and talented player. He will fit in well with a young and talented Philadelphia team. He has the ability to both score and set up others as evident by his play in the preseason for the Union, in which he had both a goal and an assist in the first two games. Noone can play as an outside midfielder and as a forward. His versatility should help the Union and also help him find playing time. Only time will tell how well he will do. The team at Cherry and White Nation wishes him best of luck in the MLS representing temple proud. Good Luck Noone!