Category Archives: MLS Combine 2012

2012 MLS Combine best and worst performers

  By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The 2012 MLS Combine has come to a close, but not before several players used the event to help their stock while others did not. In a class dominated by attacking talent, … Continue reading »

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Silva heads into SuperDraft as one of best combine performers

By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you were to ask MLS coaches which players at this year's combine helped their cause the most, Luis Silva would surely be among the more common names mentioned. The Mexican-born attacking midfielder … Continue reading »

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USF forward Dwyer enjoys his strongest performance on MLS Combine’s final day

By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dom Dwyer did not know he was heading to the 2012 MLS Combine until a day before the event kicked off, but that did not stop him from having a decent showing at … Continue reading »

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Charlotte’s James wraps up combine with strong third-day showing

Photo by Steven Limentani/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Historically, players typically improve with each passing day at the MLS Combine, and that was certainly the case for Charlotte forward Evan James this year. Fresh off a senior … Continue reading »

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MLS Combine Spotlights: Sam Garza, Nick DeLeon and Tony Cascio

Skillful wingers in the player pool are at a premium ahead of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, but three of the top players available at the position are some of the more sought-after attackers eligible for selection. Sam Garza, a Generation adidas … Continue reading »

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South Florida’s Blais enjoys strong MLS Combine with three steady performances

By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Most of the positive talk during the 2012 MLS Combine has surrounded the forwards and attacking midfielders, but one player who has performed well and does not play either of those positions is … Continue reading »

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MLS Combine: Day Three Commentary

The final match day of the 2012 MLS Combine has kicked off as MLS coaches and scouts make their final observations and preparations ahead of Thursday's MLS Combine. The day's first match features the Blue and Green teams, and while … Continue reading »

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MLS Combine Breakdown: Sigi Schmid

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MLS Combine Spotlights: Ryan Meara, Callum Mallace and Ethan Finlay

The big names at the 2012 MLS Combine have for the most part lived up to expectations through two Combine match-days, but there have also been some lesser-known players who have also boosted their stock in Fort Lauderdale. Three of … Continue reading »

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Finlay dazzles with hat-trick on Day 2 of MLS Combine

By FRANCO PANIZO FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The second day of the MLS Combine was the first day for Ethan Finlay, who had arrived to the Sunshine State on Saturday. He had missed the first day of the event on … Continue reading »

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