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2009 MLS SuperDraft: 'Generation' next... [UPDATED]
January 15 --- by Beau Dure / USA Today: Number One overall Steve Zakuani was picked by Seattle Sounders FC, and is one of nine college underclassmen to sign with the MLS Generation adidas program. --- Those players accounted for four of the first six picks and seven of the first 13...
2009 MLS SuperDraft: 'Generation' next... [UPDATED]
2009 MLS SuperDraft tracker (January 15)
2009 MLS SuperDraft tracker (January 15)
web.mlsnet.com — (from MLSNet.com) Follow the progress of all 60 players chosen in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, taking place... during the NSCAA convention in St. Louis. --- The 4 rounds of picks commence Thursday at 2 pm ET; TV coverage on ESPN and Fox Sports Networks. --- Details here on all players as they are chosen. (more) 2009 MLS SuperDraft tracker (January 15)
Video:  2009 MLS SuperDraft - GALAXY chooses Omar Gonzalez  (Maryland - NCAA College Cup Champions)
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Video: 2009 MLS SuperDraft - GALAXY chooses Omar Gonzalez (Maryland - NCAA College Cup Champions)
youtube.com — January 15 --- ESPN: Excerpt from the live 2009 MLS SuperDraft coverage; Named the most outstanding player... of the 2008 NCAA tournament, the University of Maryland's Omar Gonzalez is chosen by the LA Galaxy. --- The defender from 2008's NCAA College Cup champion squad was the Number 3 overall pick. (more) Video: 2009 MLS SuperDraft - GALAXY chooses Omar ...
2009 MLS SuperDraft  Official Site
2009 MLS SuperDraft Official Site
web.mlsnet.com — (from MLSNet.com) Official news site of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, commencing on Thursday, January 15. --- Held... in St. Louis, MO; primary events at the St. Louis Convention Center. --- Live U.S. TV coverage Thursday and otherwise via ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPN News / Fox Soccer Channel / Fox Sports Net... (more) 2009 MLS SuperDraft Official Site
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News from NSCAA Convention - 2009 MLS SuperDraft
San Diego MLS Project — ... until the last second, I had no idea," Zakuani said of being the No. 1 pick. "It's a great honor, and I'm so excited..."  View Steve's Facebook LA TIMES Blog SuperDraft selection order WV Hooligan archived Live Chat Soccer by Ives archived Live Commentary Steve Davis SuperDraft wrap report Beau Dure's USA TODAY wrap report OFFICIAL COMPLETE RESULTS ...

Development News: 2009 MLS SuperDraft Results and Related Information
MLS Expansion And Development — ... up until the last second, I had no idea," Zakuani said of being the No. 1 pick. "It's a great honor, and I'm so excited..."  View Steve's Facebook LA TIMES Blog SuperDraft selection order WV Hooligan archived Live Chat Soccer by Ives archived Live Commentary Steve Davis SuperDraft wrap report Beau Dure's USA TODAY wrap report OFFICIAL COMPLETE RESULTS ...

What Are We Blaming Canada For Again News
du Nord — ... but not for long. Colorado comes calling. They had a chance to scout him even more than RSL did, but they apparently didn't do their job either. But the Thunder sold Tarley again, and it didn't work out again. After spending time in 07 with Puerto Rico, he was back in Minnesota all last season, and contributed some good goals. Now get out and scout somebody. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MLS College Draft Talk Beau Dure of USA Today gives us an overview on how the draft went. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MLS Rumor ...

The 2009 MLS SuperDraft --- Monday-after thoughts
The World's Beautiful Game — ... a couple of weeks ago, but up until the last second, I had no idea," Zakuani said of being the No. 1 pick. "It's a great honor, and I'm so excited..."  View Steve's Facebook --- LA TIMES Blog WV Hooligan archived Live Chat Soccer by Ives archived Live Commentary Steve Davis SuperDraft wrap report Beau Dure's USA TODAY wrap report --- ...

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Generation adidas to dominate MLS SuperDraft [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 1/8/2009 — (from MLSNet.com) Wondering who some of the names you'll hear at next Thursday's MLS SuperDraft are ? --- Major League Soccer on Wednesday unveiled a list of nine players who make up the 2009 Generation adidas class and each will surely be prominently featured at the St. Louis Convention Center...
2009 MLS SuperDraft: Zakuani hails Generation adidas
web.mlsnet.com 1/17/2009 — (from MLSNet.com) The Number One overall pick Steve Zakuani, who led the nation in scoring at the University of Akron, signed a Generation adidas contract. --- "I came here not just to play soccer, but for education, too, and as part of the Generation adidas contract they guarantee me an education."
Steve Davis: 2009 MLS SuperDraft report [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 1/16/2009 — January 15 --- All clubs walk away happy with 2009 selections --- MLSnet.com: Most often repeated phrase: "We got the guys we wanted!" --- (Shown here with MLS Commissioner Don Garber, GK Stefan Frei chosen by Toronto FC)
SOUNDERS FC: Facebook of Steve Zakuani (2009 MLS SuperDraft Number One overall pick) [UPDATED]
en-gb.facebook.com 1/15/2009 — (from Facebook) Before coming to the U.S., Zakuani, 20, played with the youth teams of Arsenal from 1997 to 2003. --- "I heard a few things a couple of weeks ago, but up until the last second, I had no idea," Zakuani said of being the No. 1 pick. --- "It's a great honor, and I'm so excited..."
MLS SuperDraft prospects: Who's who
web.mlsnet.com 1/5/2009 — (from MLSNet.com) The 2009 MLS SuperDraft will be held in St. Louis on January 15. --- The 2009 adidas MLS Player Combine will be held January 9-13 in Ft. Lauderdale, where 65 of the top college seniors prepare to demostrate their skills. --- Here's a look at some of the top prospects this year...
Video: 2009 MLS SuperDraft - Top 3 picks
youtube.com 1/19/2009 — (posted by MLS) From the ESPN live coverage, the 2009 MLS SuperDraft Top 3 Picks: Seattle Sounders FC pick 1 is Steve Zakuani (University of Akron), Toronto FC chose Sam Cronin (Wake Forest) for pick 2, and the LA Galaxy acquire Omar Gonzalez (University of Maryland) for the 3rd overall pick...
2009 MLS SuperDraft selection order [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 1/15/2009 — (from MLSNet.com) The MLS SuperDraft selection order is determined as follows: The first selection is awarded to Major League Soccer's expansion team, Seattle Sounders FC. --- The next six selections are from teams that did not qualify for the 2008 MLS Cup Playoffs...
Video: 2009 MLS SuperDraft --- (Number One pick)
web.mlsnet.com 1/15/2009 — January 15 --- Official highlights: From ESPN's live show, selection of the Number One overall pick by Seattle Sounders FC. --- Also, interview and analysis. --- Other video options posted here; Entire first round at http://ballhype.com/story/video_2009_mls_superdraft_entire_first_round/
2009 MLS SuperDraft: SOUNDERS FC Perspective
soundersfc.com 1/18/2009 — (from SoundersFC.com) Over the last 14 months since being introduced as the latest MLS expansion franchise, Seattle have touted a desire to have an exciting team on the field; they made a splash on the offensive side with their first SuperDraft selection, Number One overall pick Steve Zakuani...
2009 MLS SuperDraft: TORONTO FC discussion
redpatchboys.ca 1/15/2009 — January 15 --- Red Patch Boys: Everyone is welcome to discuss Thursday's MLS SuperDraft here at the TFC Red Patch Boys Supporters Site...
Expansion Sounders select F Zakuani in MLS SuperDraft (PA SportsTicker)Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 1/16/2009
With the first overall pick in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, the expansion Seattle Sounders FC selected University of Akron forward Steve Zakuani.
St. Louis fans make voices heardMajor League Soccer News 1/16/2009
Thursday's MLS SuperDraft crowd didn't disappoint. With hundreds of fans out in support of their teams, there was one team that stood above the rest. Donned in Seattle scarves, shouts of "All we want is a team to call our own," echoed through the ...
Sounders attack two fronts in SuperDraftMajor League Soccer News 1/16/2009
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Sounders stand pat amidst draft dealsMajor League Soccer News 1/16/2009
The Seattle Sounders were ready to trade their No. 1 pick. Instead, the Sounders kept their first selection, choosing forward Steve Zakuani of Akron, setting the stage for a day when only two trades occurred through the four rounds of the 2009 MLS ...
Zakuani excited to join Sounders FCMajor League Soccer News 1/16/2009
For Steve Zakuani, it wasn't so much a case of if he was going to get selected, but when and by which team. Going No. 1 overall in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft at the St. Louis Convention Center Thursday to the expansion Seattle Sounders FC was the perfect ...