Friday, January 20, 2006

All the latest SuperDraft gossip

MLS CONFIDENTIAL: Chivas USA looks to deal Well, seeing how Chivas' last season went, I think it is pretty obvious that they are going for some major changes, but that's just a guess. What do I know? In fact, they'd better go for some big trades. And, while I'm at it, that comment goes for Columbus, too.

Protected players will get long look from MLS teams Lopez argues that
Certainly, the college route has proven successful for some MLS players. However, no college players were used by the U.S. national team during World Cup qualifying. Arena selected only professional players from either MLS or the various European professional leagues.
The majority of the world's professional (soccer) players don't get their start in college, and, frankly, the same can be said for most American players. It's just a guess, but maybe a factor is that the players who don't go the college route, have a chance to play at a higher level younger, thus developing their skills more.

U.S. soccer world flocks to Phila. Hmm, maybe this will be push necessary for Philadelphia to get (or, at any rate, start seeking) an MLS team.

Ex-area standout coveted by MLS

Son of ex-Cub Wynne aims high in MLS draft

Without further Adu, teen star must find way to beat the odds

United Will Be Cautious With Trades, MLS Draft

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