American soccer club looks to hire tattoo artist

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Union is creating a new position, off the pitch: chief tattoo officer.

With many players and staff new to Philadelphia, the Major League Soccer team says they could use help finding a good tattoo artist.

The club wants to name a shop or artist as the go-to place for Union players, coaches, staff and even supporters.

Marketing vice-president Doug Vosik says the hiring process is underway, and resumes and portfolios are being accepted.

He says the Union wants to partner with someone who can offer a broad range of tattoos.

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