MLS Superdraft

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:14 PM

#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

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:18 PM

#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.

**CFH** · 01-13-2011 06:21 PM

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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by CFH

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.

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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:30 PM

#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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:36 PM

#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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:42 PM

#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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:24 PM

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.