Friday, September 28, 2012

2013 MLS Draft Prospect: London Woodberry, Maryland












2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Matt Wiet, UCLA








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Danny Wenzel, Wake Forest








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Emery Welshman, Oregon State









2013 MLS Draft Senior Signing: John Stertzer, Maryland








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ivan Stanisavljevic, Illinois-Chicago












2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Luke Spencer, Xavier







2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Yannick Smith, Old Dominon








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Blake Smith, New Mexico








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Eric Shannon, CSU Bakersfield










Thursday, September 27, 2012

2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Abel Sebele, West Virginia








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Eric Schoenle, West Virginia













2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Devon Sandoval, New Mexico

On paper the 21 year old Sandoval shows great potential he stands 6'1 and scored 28 goals in 79 games at New Mexico including 15 goals in 22 games during his senior year. He also showed an ability to hold the ball with 15 assists in that time. Although compared to other forwards in the draft Sandoval doesn't have the speed or athleticism and maybe be one the forgotten guys in the draft. Draft Projection: 2nd Round







2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Jesus Sanchez, CSU Bakersfield








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Michael Roman, Louisville








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Michael Robson, St Louis








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Andy Riemer, Georgetown









2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Andrew Quintana, UCF








2013 MLS Draft Senior Signing: Dillon Powers, Notre Dame


After Caldwell signed a homegrown contract, Powers may be the only decent Attacking Midfielder in the draft. The 22 year old controlled a Notre Dame club that ranked first overall much of the season. Powers finished the 2012 season with five goals and nine assists and although he probably will not get the same dead ball opportunities in the pro game his skills should make him a useful player. Draft Projection: Top 10 pick






2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ansger Otto, Iona









Wednesday, September 26, 2012

2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Fejiro Okiomah, High Point










2013 MLS Draft Prospect: David Meves, Akron











2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Jonathan Mendoza, Stetson

Mendoza seems to be another player selected to the combine for his success in 2011. Mendoza had a very disappointing season in 2012 scoring only one goal in 14 games and even had issues of being the main player on a very weak Stetson team. At only 5'6/140 Mendoza is a case of statistical hype for his 11 goals he scored in 2011 and I would be surprised if he's drafted. Draft Projection: Undrafted









2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Justin Marshall, Xavier








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Nicky MacKain, Furman







2013 MLS Draft Prospect; Andy Lubahn, Wake Forest










2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Caleb Konstanski, Indiana









2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Kory Kindle, CSU Bakersfield

In Gyasi Zardes shadow most of his career at Bakersfield, The 21 year old started his college career as a defender but ended up being a useful midfielder. Kindle scored 13 career goals in 72 games including six in 16 games during his senior season. Kindle is regarded as an athletic box-to-box midfielder who may have difficulties becoming a MLS starter but could provide depth. Draft Projection: Late 2nd Round







2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Taylor Kemp, Maryland

Kemp was injured part of the 2012 season otherwise I think he be rated higher than the credit he's been given. The 22 year old Left Back provided a left footed option on set plays during his college career which meant five of his 11 assists came from free kicks. Kemp also played as a forward on season in the PDL and scored four goals in five games for Real Colorado. Draft Projection: Late 1st Round








Tuesday, September 25, 2012

2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Coleton Henning, Fuman

Henning played for Midfield, Wing and Forward in College for a Furman side that at higher expectations then it achieved. Henning sat out most of 2010 injured playing only one game so he was a redshirt senior in 2012. He played a total of 77 games only 2 as a sub scoring 24 goals and nine assists for Furman scoring 8 goals in 17 games in 2012. Draft Projection: Supplemental Pick









2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Chris Hegngi, Ohio State








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Jose Gomez, Creighton

Gomez is a creative midfielder who led Creighton to the National Semi-Final in 2012. Gomez started his college career at CSU Fullerton before transferring to Creighton where he scored 15 goals and 20 assists in 63 games and 16 goals/24 assists in 78 games if you include his time at Fullerton. The 22 year old looks to be one of the more offensively gifted players in the draft. Draft Projection: Top 15 pick








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Jordan Godsey, Northern Illinois









2013 MLS Draft Senior Signing: Ryan Finley, Notre Dame

Taking advantage of a strange college rule, Ryan Finley started all his 39 games with Notre Dame off the bench although in those games he managed to score 28 goals including 21 in 2012. Prior to that, he played for Duke scoring 28 goals in 39 games. Finley has shown he can score and as a result was given a guarantee MLS contract but its unsure yet if he'll be given the opportunity to prove he can at an MLS level. Draft Projection: Top 10 pick








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Leonardo Fernandes, Stony Brook










2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ari Dimas, Virginia









2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Paolo DelPiccolo, Louisville

Del Piccolo earned his place on a strong Louisville club for providing midfield depth and the ability to cross the ball especially on a set play situation. Del Piccolo only scored six times in 88 games with Louisville and it’s hard to tell if his skill sets in college will translate at the professional level. Still only 21 he may have time to further develop. Draft Projection: 2nd Round


2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ian Christianson, Georgetown



Christianson was a on field leader for a Hoyas team who made it to the 2012 National Championship game despite being overshadowed by some of his teammates. Ian played 95 total games at the college/PDL level starting in every college game except one and should fill a role as a adequate box-to-box midfielder providing a MLS team greater depth. Draft Projection: Second Round

2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ryan Clark, Monmouth

Clark's draft value fell when his Monmouth side failed to get out of the Northeastern Conference in 2012 although a combine invite might give him an opportunity to be drafted. Clark played 80 games for Monmouth from a central midfield position scoring 15 goals and 21 assists and shown to be threat shooting from distance including five goals from direct free kicks. Draft Projection: Supplemental Draft







2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Marc Cintron, Providence

Cintron was more known more for his accomplishments during the 2011 season when Providence surprise many in the Big East. Cintron along with Providence struggled in 2012 scoring only one goal in 12 games. The Midfielder has ok size and athletic ability but his selection in the 2013 combine is an oversight compared other seniors who were not selected. Draft Projection: Supplemental Pick


Monday, September 24, 2012

Scott Caldwell joins New England as a Homegrown Player




2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Cody Calafiore, Temple



2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Brendan Burgdorf, Bucknell





2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Ashton Bennett, Coastal Carolina

Bennett came on the radar in 2010 with Cincinnati State in Junior College where he scored 35 goals in 33 games. He joined Costal Carolina where over the last two seasons he scored 39 goals in 47 games with 12 assists on 90 shots on target. Bennett doesn't have the wow factor for a top pick but should be great steal later in the draft. Draft Projection: Early Second Round





2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Chad Barson, Akron




2013 MLS Draft Senior Signing: Kyle Bekker, Boston College

Canadian midfielder only scored one goal for a underachieving Boston College. 2011 was his best season scoring 8 goals including 2 via direct free kicks although that is another worry, regarding his pro potential as most of his statistical output came from set plays. Already signed to a MLS contract which may effect where he is drafted as clubs know how much he’ll affect the salary cap. Draft Projection: Early Second Round








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Alex Blackburn, Monmouth




2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Will Bates, Virginia

Bates was known by many who follow college soccer and was a potential GA in 2011 after scoring 14 goals in 15 games for Virginia. In 2012 the forward scored 12 goals in 20 games. At 6 feet tall, Bates scored 10 of his career college via a header but also showed he score from outside the box including a direct free kick goal in 2011. Draft Projection: Late First Round








2013 MLS Draft Senior Signing: Carlos Alvarez, UCONN

Alvarez might be the most complete player in this year draft the 22 year old Midfielder led Connecticut to four successful seasons scoring 20 goals 25 assists in 82 games. Offensively he has the ability to score from outside the box as well provide a decent free kick and corner. Draft Projections: Top 3 pick








2013 MLS Draft Prospect: Dion Acoff, UCSB