Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin said that placing a "discovery" claim on Zlatan Ibrahimovic -- who has been in discussions with MLS about a move to the LA Galaxy - is "strategic."

Philadelphia isn't a realistic spot for Ibrahimovic and their ownership is unlikely to offer him an eight-figure salary.

Naming Ibrahimovic one of seven players on its Discovery List could still pay off for the Union. If MLS is able to reach an agreement with Ibrahimovic, the Galaxy (or any other domestic league team) would have to compensate the Union $50,000 just for the privilege of signing him.

"Is there a strategic move to have him on there? Possibly," the coach said after the Union's 1-1 draw against Montreal Impact.

"You look at different things and different mechanisms that our league has, different unique ways that players come into our league -- [there are] ways you can be rewarded if you're a little bit out in front of things."