Category Archives: MLS Draft 2012

Montreal takes Charlotte’s James with first pick in MLS Supplemental Draft

Photo by ISIphotos.com The Montreal Impact wasted little time in making it known who they would take with the first pick in Tuesday's MLS Supplemental Draft. With their selection, which is akin to the first pick in the third round … Continue reading »

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A look back at the 2012 MLS Draft

When people look back at the 2012 MLS Draft, they will surely look at it as the first draft that didn't feature a multitude of trades. What they might wind up really recalling of the draft, however, is the amount … Continue reading »

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Generation adidas signings Dwyer, Martinez, Polak slip into solid situations

By AVI CREDITOR KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Generation adidas tag typically translates into high MLS SuperDraft position, but for three of this year's nine signings, that did not turn out to be the case. Not like it matters all … Continue reading »

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Impact take Wenger with first pick of 2012 MLS SuperDraft

By AVI CREDITOR KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The expansion Montreal Impact made Duke centerback Andrew Wenger the first selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, taking the versatile, U.S. Under-23 defender with its first-ever draft pick. Wenger, the 2011 MAC Hermann Trophy … Continue reading »

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2012 MLS Draft: Live Commentary

  The Montreal Impact will make the first draft pick of their MLS history today as the league's 19th team kicks off today's 2012 MLS Mock Draft. The Impact are expected to pick between Darren Mattocks and Andrew Wenger as … Continue reading »

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2012 MLS Draft: The Pre-Game

The 2012 MLS Draft is set to kick off in a few hours as teams from across the league look to add those missing pieces to the puzzle. The 2012 draft class is a strong one, with depth at a … Continue reading »

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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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