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#1 Omar Salgado (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)(Generation Adidas)(USMNT U20)
First pick overall, young at just 17 years old. He's got a lot of upside, but I'm surprised Vancouver took him. Vancouver is going to have a lot of work and because they're an expansion team and are building from scratch. Salgado hasn't looked like he has the goods at all yet.
#2 Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers) (Univ of Akron)(Generation Adidas)
Nagbe was one of the favorites to be drafted first. 22 years old. He does well as both an attacking midfielder and a striker. He should bring some serious strength to the Timbers.
Toronto FC trades Chad Barrett to LA Galaxy
#3 Perry Kitchen (DC United)(Generation Adidas)(USMNT U20)(Univ of Akron)
Kitchen and Nagbe were the consensus strongest players in the draft. Kitchen should be able to drop in to the struggling DCU squad right away, and is still young with more upside.
#4 Zarek Valentin (Chivas USA)(USMNT U20)(Generation Adidas)(Univ of Akron)
First defender in the draft taken 3rd Zip in a row to be taken. Solid defensive player, something that is desperately needed by the goats. This a very good decision
#5 Zac MacMath (Philadelphia Union)(Univ of Maryland)(Generation Adidas)(USMNT U20)
First goalkeeper in the draft. The Union really need this guy, he needs to step it up right away. The Union have been pretty good offensively, but defensively the really struggled. MacMath is clearly the best available GK.
Admittedly, I don't know a ton about any of these players, but why in the fuck did Vancouver not pick Nagbe? There's been a fair bit of talk on the radio about this draft and all anyone, including the Whitecaps, have talked about is Nagbe. Why not at least trade down and pick up an extra draft pick or something.
Seattle trades their #1 pick to Portland for allocation money
#6 AJ Soares(New England Revolution)(Univ of California)
A poor showing at the combine pulled him back in the draft a very good defender, it will be interesting to see if he can handle the physical style of play that is MLS.
Taking Salgado was really strange to me, they must see something that I don't, they need starters and I don't think he's there yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
#7 Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo)(Univ of Akron)(Generation Adidas)
A defender that can threaten at goal, interesting pick. I don't know that he will really fit Houston's style. But he is definitely a solid player.
#8 Michael Nanchoff (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)(Univ of Akron)(Generation Adidas)
With this pick the University of Akron has set a record for first round picks. A small guy at 5'8" but he is a brilliant midfielder, kind of contrary to the standard MLS standards. Great choice, too bad he has to try to make something happen through Salgado.
#9 Jalil Anibaba (Chicago Fire)(University of North Carolina)
Great defender, this team needs some serious skill and he can bring that as a defender, imposing and confident.
#10 CJ Sapong(Sporting Kansas City)(James Madison University)
Big attacking midfielder, a little ways to go, but he should fit in nicely at SKC. Amazing speed, can cover the entire pitch in no time. SKC already has a super threat in the young striker Teal Bunbury (USMNT) if they can get their chemistry right this could be a very dangerous combo.
Portland trade their #11 1st round pick to Houston Dynamo for allocation money
#11 Will Bruin(Houston Dynamo)(Indiana University)(Generation Adidas)
Big striker, could make some serious impact combined with Dynamo veteran Brian Ching.
#12 Rich Balchan (Columbus Crew)(Indiana University)
The Crew are one of the two teams that have to resume duties a month earlier than the rest of the league, because they are in the knockout round of the CCL. They definitely need some depth. He is a great multipurpose player on the back half. For the heavy schedule that the Crew have they made a good choice here. Drop in player.
#13 Corey Hertzog (New York Red Bulls)(Penn State University)(Generation Adidas)
Definitely the best striker left available, has nose for the goal. After losing JPA to the reentry draft, they are looking to pair up someone with the speedy Dane Richards up front. He is definitely not the assist man though.
Real Salt Lake takes a timeout.................
Real Salt Lake trades the #14 first round pick to Chivas USA for allocation money
#14 Victor Estupinan (Chivas USA)(Ecuador International)
Don't know much about him. Looked solid in the combine, we'll see how this shakes out.
San Jose #15 pick trade to Columbus Crew for unnamed player and allocation money.
#15 Justin Meram (Colombus Crew)(University of Michigan)
Super impressive as a forward in the combine, looked solid in the NCAA Final match as well.
#16 Paolo Cardozo (LA Galaxy)(Uruguay)
He's playing in Argentina in their 2nd division. Strange pick really small, very little exposure to American soccer. He takes up a DP spot, so IMO it's a gamble.
#17 Bobby Warshaw (FC Dallas)(Stanford University)
big defender, FCD has a pretty solid line up already, so it's a good pick to take a young defender as their back line is starting to age.
#18 Eddie Ababio (Colorado Rapids)(University of North Carolina)
The 2010 MLS Cup champions. A pretty solid defender and he can work his way forward. Colorado is already pretty strong in the back, with Omar Cummings on loan to Aston Villa with a purchase option I'm shocked the didn't look for depth in the midfield or a forward.
First Round Statistics
By Position
D - 7 (38.89%)
F - 6 (33.33%)
M - 4 (22.22%)
GK - 1 (5.56%)
College
University of Akron - 5 (27.78%)
University of North Carolina - 2 (11.11%)
Indiana University - 2 (11.11%)
Non-collegian - 2 (11.11%)
University of Maryland - 1 (5.56%)
University of California - 1 (5.56%)
James Madison University - 1 (5.56%)
Penn State University - 1 (5.56%)
University of Michigan - 1 (5.56%)
Stanford University - 1 (5.56%)
Affiliation
Generation Adidas - 9 (50%)
USMNT U20 - 4 (22.22%)
International - 2 (11.11%)
SECOND ROUND
#1 (#19 overall) Jeb Brovsky - M (Vancouver Whitecaps)(Notre Dame University)
#2 (#20 overall) Michael Tetteh - M (Seattle Sounders)(University of California)
#3 (#21 overall) Juan Leone Cruz - M (Seattle Sounders)(Southern Methodist)
#4 (#22 overall) Chris Taylor - D (Portland Timbers)(University of Tulsa)
#5 (#23 overall) Michael Farfan - M (Philadelphia Union)(University of North Carolina)
#6 (#24 overall) Stephen McCarthy - M (New England Revolution)(University of North Carolina)
# 7 (#25 overall) John Rooney - M (New York Red Bulls) (Macclesfield Town)
# 8 (#26 overall) Demetrius Omphroy - D (Toronto FC)(University of California)
# 9 (#27 overall) Servando Carrasco - M (Seattle Sounders)(University of California)
#10 (#28 overall) Cole Grossman - M (Colombus Crew)(Duke University)
#11 (#29 overall) Bryan Meredith - GK (Seattle Sounders)(Monmouth University)
#12 (#30 overall) Tyler Lassiter - D (New York Red Bulls)(North Carolina State University)
#13 (# 31 overall) Chris Korb - D (DC United)(University of Akron)
#14 (# 32 overall) JT Murray - D (Sporting Kansas City)(University of Louisville)
#15 (# 33 overall) Anthony Ampaipitakwong -M (San Jose Earthquakes)(University of Akron)
#16 (# 34 overall) Hector Jimenez - M (LA Galaxy)(University of California)
FC Dallas calls a five minute time out.
#17 (# 35 overall) Charlie Campbell - M (FC Dallas)(University of Louisville)
#18 (# 36 overall) Colin Givens - D (Colorado Rapids)(Michigan State University)
2nd round stats
By Position
Midfielder - 11 (61.11%)
Defender - 6 (33.33%)
Goal Keeper - 1 (5.56%)
Forwards - 0 (0%)
By College
University of California - 4 (22.22%)
University of North Carolina - 2 (11.11%)
University of Akron - 2 (11.11%)
University of Louisville - 2 (11.11%)
Notre Dame University - 1 (5.56%)
Southern Methodist - 1 (5.56%)
University of Tulsa - 1 (5.56%)
Duke University - 1 (5.56%)
Monmouth University - 1 (5.56%)
North Carolina State - 1 (5.56%)
Michigan State - 1 (5.56%)
THIRD ROUND
#1 (#37 overall) Balil Duckett - D (Vancouver Whitecaps)(Notre Dame University)
#2 (#38 overall) Billy Cortes - M (New York Red Bulls)(University of Maryland)
#3 (#39 overall) Steven Perry - F (New England Revolution)(Notre Dame University)
#4 (#40 overall) Jon Okafor - M (Chivas USA)(Brown University)
#5 (#41 overall) Levi Houapeu - F (Philadelphia Union)(University of Maryland)
#6 (#42 overall) Ryan Kinne - M (New England Revolution)(Monmouth University)
#7 (#43 overall) Matt Gold - M (Toronto FC)(Ohio State University)
#8 (#44 overall) Junior Burgos - M (Toronto FC)(Cal Poly University)
#9 (#45 overall) Jason Herrick - F (Chicago Fire)(University of Maryland)
#10 (#46 overall) Konrad Warzycha - M (Sporting Kansas City)(Ohio State University)
#11 (#47 overall) Alex Caskey - M (Seattle Sounders)(Davidson College)
Toronto FC trades unnamed player for 13th pick from Chicago Fire
#12 (#48 overall) Bernardo Anor - M (Colombus Crew)(University of Southern Florida
#13 (#49 overall) Joao Plata - F (Toronto FC)(Ecuador)
DC United trades two expansion draft picks for LA Galaxy #14 pick)
#14 (#50 overall) Joe Willis - GK (DC United) (University of Denver)
#15 (#51 overall) Davis Paul - F (Chicago Fire) (University of California)
#16 (#52 overall) Jared Van Schaik - M (Real Salt Lake) (University of Portland)
#17 (#53 overall) Scott Gordon - D (FC Dallas) (Lynn University)
#18 (#54 overall) Alan Kroger - F (New England Revolution) (College of William and Mary)
Round three stats
by position
Midfielders - 8 (44.44%)
Forwards - 7 (38.89%)
Defenders - 2 (11.11%)
Goal Keepers - 1 (5.56%)
by College
University of Maryland - 3 (16.67%)
Notre Dame - 2 (11.11%)
Ohio State - 2 (11.11%)
Brown University - 1 (5.56%)
Monmouth University - 1 (5.56%)
Cal Poly University - 1 (5.56%)
Davidson College - 1 (5.56%)
University of Southern Florida - 1 (5.56%)
University of Denver - 1 (5.56%)
University of California - 1 (5.56%)
University of Portland - 1 (5.56%)
Lynn University - 1 (5.56%)
College of William and Mary - 1 (5.56%)
Total Draft Stats
by position
Midfielder - 24 (44.44%)
Defender - 15 (27.78%)
Forward - 12 (22.22%)
Goal Keeper - 3 (5.56%)
by college
University of Akron - 7 (12.96%)
University of California - 6 (11.11%)
None - 5 (9.26%)
University of Maryland - 4 (7.41%)
University of North Carolina - 4 (7.41%)
University of Notre Dame - 3 (5.56%)
Indiana University - 2 (3.70%)
Monmouth University - 2 (3.70%)
Ohio State - 2 (3.70%)
University of Louisville - 2 (3.70%)
Brown University - 1 (1.85%)
Cal Poly University - 1 (1.85%)
College of William and Mary - 1 (1.85%)
Davidson College - 1 (1.85%)
Duke University - 1 (1.85%)
James Madison University - 1 (1.85%)
Lynn University - 1 (1.85%)
Michigan State - 1 (1.85%)
North Carolina State - 1 (1.85%)
Penn State - 1 (1.85%)
Southern Methodist - 1 (1.85%)
Stanford - 1 (1.85%)
University of Denver - 1 (1.85%)
University of Michigan - 1 (1.85%)
University of Portland - 1 (1.85%)
University of Southern Florida - 1 (1.85%)
University of Tulsa - 1 (1.85%)
Drafts by Team
Chicago Fire
Round 1: Jalil Anibaba - D
Round 2: N/A
Round 3: Jason Herrick - F, Davis Paul - F
Chivas USA
Round 1: Zarek Valentin - D, Victor Estupian - F
Round 2: N/A
Round 3: Jon Okafor - M
Colombus Crew
Round 1: Rich Balchan - D, Justin Meram - F
Round 2: Cole Grossman - M
Round 3: Bernardo Anor - M
Colorado Rapids
Round 1: Eddie Ababio - D
Round 2: Colin Givens - D
Round 3: N/A
DC United
Round 1: Perry Kitchen - M
Round 2: Chris Korb - D
Round 3: Joe Willis - GK
FC Dallas
Round 1: Bobby Warshaw - D
Round 2: Charlie Campbell - M
Round 3: Scott Gordon - D
Houston Dynamo
Round 1: Kofo Sardokie - D, Will Bruin - F
Round 2: N/A
Round 3: N/A
LA Galaxy
Round 1: Paolo Cardozo - M
Round 2: Hector Jimenez - M
New England Revolution
Round 1: AJ Soares - D
Round 2: Stephen McCarty - M
Round 3: Steven Perry - F, Ryan Kinne - M, Alan Kroger - F
New York Red Bulls
Round 1: Corey Hertzog - F
Round 2: John Rooney - M, Tyler Lassiter - D
Round 3: Billy Cortes - M
Philadelphia Union
Round 1: Zac MacMath - GK
Round 2: Michael Farfan - M
Round 3: Levi Houapeu - F
Portland Timbers
Round 1: Darlington Nagbe - M
Round 2: Chris Taylor - D
Round 3: N/A
Real Salt Lake
Round 1: N/A
Round 2: N/A
Round 3: Jared Van Schaik - M
San Jose Earthquakes
Round 1: N/A
Round 2: Anthony Ampaipitakwong
Round 3: N/A
Seattle Sounders FC
Round 1: N/A
Round 2: Michael Tetteh - M, Juan Leone Cruz - M, Servando Carrasco - M, Bryan Meredith - GK
Round 3: Alex Caskey - M
Sporting Kansas City
Round 1: CJ Sapong - F
Round 2: JT Murray - D
Round 3: Konrad Warzycha - M
Toronto FC
Round 1: N/A
Round 2: Demetrius Omphoy - D
Round 3: Matt Gold - M, Junior Burgos - M, Joao Plata - F
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Round 1: Omar Salgado - F, Michael Nanchoff - M
Round 2: Jeb Brovsky - M
Round 3: Balil Duckett - D
Ngabe said he wouldn't leave the U.S. and that's why the 'Caps didn't draft him. Apparently he's not a U.S. citizen yet and he thinks that leaving the country to play soccer would jeopardize that process.
Some info on it here:
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=784412&page=5
Still scratching my head on Salgado being picked first. The more and more I think about it, the less it makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH