MLS Superdraft

**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 06:46 PM

#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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:52 PM

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.

**killersheep** · 01-13-2011 06:58 PM

#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.