John Hackworth has visited Talen Energy Stadium many times since the Union fired him in 2014, thanks to his work with the U.S. national team. His latest trip wasn’t just for business, though. It was personal.
Morgan Hackworth, John’s oldest son, played for Akron last Friday in the NCAA College Cup semifinals. The Zips lost to eventual champion Stanford, but John Hackworth couldn’t hide his pride.
“I brought my whole family here this weekend, and I’m combining work with being a soccer dad,” he said while in town. “That building provided some amazing memories and experiences.