MLS Discussion Thread

[bc1]

Quote: Originally Posted by dubcity

So, who is the best player to ever come out of the MLS draft? I ask because I often wonder what the point of it even is. Unless there's a huge depth of world class college talent that has to be distributed in a specific way for parity's sake.

Dempsey. For value, Cameron.

It's widely discussed and known that the Superdraft is diminishing in importance, year by year, to the extent that many expect it ultimately to be phased out. Growth of Homegrown signings, improvement in overall level of play, and the increased role of allocation money (which implicitly is aimed at bringing in higher quality foreign players) are typically pointed to as the primary factors.

That said, draft still plays a role in filling out MLS rosters and, increasingly, USL rosters, too. It's just a more peripheral role now.

[ImTellinTim]

Minnesota's first pick from last year (#1 overall) had 8 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances (15 starts). Not bad at all. There are usually a couple guys available towards the top of the draft that will be ready to contribute immediately. But yeah, mostly a roster filler.

Minnesota was wheeling and dealing today, but they need to come out and make some kind of splash signing at some point. You can't build a team with this draft.

[bad_philanthropy]

Marvelle Wynn and Maurice Edu weren't bad, but still.

[studbucket]

I think it's pretty fun that the Sounders drafted Alex Roldan (Christian's younger brother). Not sure how much of an impact he'll have, but at pick 22, getting a player who is:
1) Possibly an MLS player
2) Brother of someone on your team
3) A "local" (Seattle U) player who you are very familiar with

Is a good thing.

[ImTellinTim]

Now I'm looking at past SuperDrafts, lol

2002 had a nice 2-3-4 run of Taylor Twellman, Brad Davis, and Justin Mapp.

[Suntan Superman]

the long-awaited miami team is finally coming

[bhurst99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Suntan Superman

the long-awaited miami team is finally coming

Great idea since baseball and hockey have been so successful there.

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[Majingir]

Off-season over, CONCACAF Champions League play begins on Tuesday.

MLS Team wise, we'll see TFC vs Colorado this Tuesday and next Tuesday.

FC Dallas plays on 21st and 28th, Seattle and NY Red Bulls(2 diff games) plays on February 22nd and March 1st.