A pair of Syracuse players who spent time together in the Philadelphia Union Academy are leaving the program in search of playing time.
Midfielder Morgan Hackworth, is transferring to Akron, according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, after making eight appearances and one start over the past two seasons for the Orange.
Midfielder/defender Chris Gomez will be moving closer to home to Lafayette, he recently posted on social media.
Hackworth, the son of U.S. U17 head coach John Hackworth, captained the Union U18 team in 2014-15 and made 48 appearances for the U18 and U16 teams over his two seasons in the U.