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Hoppenot Featured in Princeton Area Papers
August 15, 2012 | Men's Soccer
Princeton's Hoppenot Making His Mark with Union
Kyle Franko, Trentoinian (8/14/12)
When Antoine Hoppenot arrived at training camp with the Philadelphia Union, he knew there were no guarantees.
The Union selected Hoppenot with the 51st pick in the supplemental draft, meaning, while he was invited to preseason camp, the 21-year-old Princeton University product would have to compete for a contract.
That was just fine with him.
"Playing professionally was always in the back of my mind," Hoppenot said in a telephone interview. "I knew if the opportunity presented itself, I was going to take it, so when it did I was happy to come in and compete for a contract."
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Going From Fan to Star for Philadelphia Union PU Soccer Alum Hoppenot Turning Heads in MLS
Bill Alden, Town Topics (8/15/12)
Last year, Antoine Hoppenot enjoyed heading down the road from Princeton to PPL Park in Chester, Pa. to root for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS).
So when the former Princeton Day School and Princeton University soccer standout was drafted by the Union this past February, he was thrilled.
"I have been to a lot of Union games as a fan," said Hoppenot, who signed with the club on February 21. "It was perfect for me. I was close to home and my parents could see me play."