MM2 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The 2010 MLS draft just got a lot deeper with the recent Generation Adidas signings. http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/12/mwanga-and-tchani-among-five-more-generation-adidas-signings.html Without a first round pick TFC will miss out on all this talent unless they can trade up. Dallas would seem to be the best target, they have two high first-round picks and already have more GA players on their roster then any other team. Does TFC have anything they could bundle off to Dallas for one of their picks? Wynne? Barrett? Frei? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM2 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 A review of last year's draft, I don't think that any other draft had so many players getting major minutes in their first season. Generation Adidas in bold. 1st round (Minutes-Goals-Assists) 1. Seattle: Steve Zakuani F (1,993-4-4) 2. TFC: Sam Cronin M (2,363-1-4) 3. LAG: Omar Gonzalez D (2,672-1-1) 4. TFC: O'Brian White F (440-2-0) 5. Dallas: Peri Marosevic F (47-0-0) 6. DC: Rodney Wallace M (2,265-3-3) 7. DC: Chris Pontius M/F (2,113-4-3) 8. Kansas: Matt Besler D (2,236-0-0) 9. Chivas: Michael Lahoud M (872-1-1) 10. NE: Kevin Alston D (2,339-0-1) 11. NYRB: Jeremy Hall M (2,001-0-1) 12. Real: Jean Alexandre M (99-0-0) 13. TFC: Stefan Frei G (2,295) 14. Dallas: George John M (1,162-1-0) 15. NE: Ryan Maxwell M DNP/Not on roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 http://mlsdraft.net/?q=node/193 All the players signed from the draft... Name GP Min G A Pts Steve Zakuani 29 1993 4 4 12 Sam Cronin 27 2363 1 4 6 Omar Gonzalez 30 2672 1 1 3 O'Brian White 9 440 2 0 4 Peri Marosevic 4 47 0 0 0 Rodney Wallace 28 2265 3 3 9 Chris Pontius 28 2113 4 3 11 Matt Besler 28 2236 0 0 0 Michael Lahoud 16 872 1 1 3 Kevin Alston 26 2339 0 1 1 Jeremy Hall 24 2001 0 1 1 Jean Alexandre 4 99 0 0 0 George John 16 1162 1 0 2 Evan Brown 0 0 0 0 0 AJ DeLaGarza 22 1754 1 1 3 Baggio Husidic 10 449 0 1 1 Graham Zusi 13 524 0 1 1 Quincy Amarikwa 24 602 1 2 4 Brandon Barklage 4 98 0 0 0 Darrius Barnes 30 2700 0 0 0 Danny Cruz 6 107 0 0 0 Alex Grendi 3 127 0 1 1 Michael Fucito 0 0 0 0 0 Raphael Cox 6 208 1 0 1 GP Min GAA W Stefan Frei 26 2295 1.49 9 wins Milos Kocic 4 308 2.34 1 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Sean, are you doing a draft preview/analysis this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 TFC will give a try out to Canadian keeper Nils Binstock: http://www.icgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64287&SPID=7095&DB_OEM_ID=14900&ATCLID=204865240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Check out www.mlsdraft.net Ive done 3 mock drafts so far and I am attending the combine and the draft as well this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 ^ Just did so from the link on usector. Good stuff, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Nigel Reed On Teal Bunbury http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/2010/01/mls_draft_day_turning_prodigie.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Philly just acquired the 7th overall pick from DC Utd. (along with Fred) in a swap that sent Troy Perkins the other way. http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=305995 "United sent midfielder Fred, the No. 7 overall pick in this year's draft and allocation money to Philadelphia on Wednesday in order to trade places with the Union in the MLS allocation order. That allowed United to acquire Perkins, who is returning to the league after playing two years with a Norwegian club." Would Bunbury still be available at #7? If so, would Philly be willing to deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 ^ Ives is reporting that Philly just acqquired the 6th pick from Dallas as well (for a full allocation). They now have 3 picks in the top 7. For their sake, I hope all 3 players they select are capable of stepping in and contributing at this level right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM2 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 ^ Philadelphia is the anti-San Jose. (who traded away most of their top picks.) With the talent available and the success of last years crop, a good way to build their team. Ives also reporting that TFC made a deal last night, no details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 ^ yes, clearly what you are saying is true (that Philly believes far more in building through the draft than Yallop does). The question is whether this crop of players is that good. My guess is that they'll be ok with 3 picks in the top 7. If it was 3 picks in the top 20, I'd be less optimistic about this strategy. Ives just confirmed that NYRB has traded two later round picks for Chris Albright from NE Revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbital Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 anyone got a video feed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Will Teal go next (#4 pick - KC)? KC go for Bunbury II!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The draft is covered on ESPN2 so MLS no longer has a video feed of it's own. Draft Tracker: http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2010/draft_tracker.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I see Philly picked up McInerny. I think he was the star player on the US U17 team last year and scored some impressive goals against us. Could be a franchise player for them, assuming he's not got Europe set in his sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 And TFC pick at #24: Zach Herold. US U17s defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Here's his US Soccer profile: http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-17-MNT/H/Zachary-Herold.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca I see Philly picked up McInerny. I think he was the star player on the US U17 team last year and scored some impressive goals against us. Could be a franchise player for them, assuming he's not got Europe set in his sights. A national team coach who has seen McInerny play told me that he is the most talented player in the draft. Gutsy move by Philly but could be brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 BTW, I am glad to see Bunbury go so early (somebody sees an upside) and not to TFC (less pressure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 quote:Originally posted by Ed And TFC pick at #24: Zach Herold. US U17s defender. Unbelievablely, one of four "Zach"'s to be picked in the draft so far. Someone call Guinness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Pretty funny, from Soccer by Ives: 5:46pm- Alecko Eskandarian's Twitter: "Breaking news! I haven't been traded today!" Not yet, anyways. Who knows what Arena has up his sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 TFC's other pick, 53rd overall, Nane Joseph, who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 From Gerry Dobson's draft day blog: 2:53 p.m. ET: Just chatted with Teal Bunbury and his father Alex. Teal is a chip off the old block. Full of confidence but not arrogant. Well spoken and very friendly. Here's something you want to hear: He says he'd love to play in the country where he was born. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Great news. TFC wanted him , but just couldn't swing a deal to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzer Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 quote:Originally posted by Ed From Gerry Dobson's draft day blog: 2:53 p.m. ET: Just chatted with Teal Bunbury and his father Alex. Teal is a chip off the old block. Full of confidence but not arrogant. Well spoken and very friendly. Here's something you want to hear: He says he'd love to play in the country where he was born. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Great news. TFC wanted him , but just couldn't swing a deal to make it happen. Breaking news, Dobson doesn't realize that's old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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