http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/msv-duisburg-testet-us-duo/news/anzeigen_156920.html Hamer is a midfielder and Philips a Central Defender according to the source.
Hamer: http://msoccer.zagexperience.com/node/112 http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/nick-hamer Phillips: http://msoccer.zagexperience.com/node/107 http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/josh-phillips Both from Gonzaga.
Duisburg is a third-division team. These guys were seen as potential MLS prospects, so they might have a shot at this level.
Update: The MLS SuperDraft came and went without Hamer’s name being called. Hamer tried out with a variety of MLS teams, attended the North American Soccer League and United Soccer League combines and even traveled to Germany for a tryout, but couldn’t land on a pro roster. “It just seemed like nobody gave me the chance or opportunity to prove that I could make it,” Hamer said. http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/sports/article_2a2a9720-4d01-11e5-9c52-6f68e2de6e1a.html Played in the PDL this season and I believe is now looking for work.