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Major League Soccer has taken its first step toward setting up what could be one of the deepest drafts in recent memory by landing one of the college game's most coveted prospects.

                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com

Ike Opara was widely-regarded as the best defender, and one of the best players available in the 2009 MLS Draft, but only if he actually entered the draft.

                                                                  Photo by ISIphotos.com

One week down and three to go as we slowly move toward the 2009 MLS Draft in St. Louis and every passing week produces more information, more names and more scenarios we could see come draft day on Jan.

If there was any doubt before, Clint Dempsey provided the clearest evidence to date that he is truly back to his best.

The U.S. national team star scored two goals, including an 89th minute equalizer to help Fulham register a 2-2 tie vs. Chelsea on Sunday.

Dempsey's brace was the highlight of a pretty good day for Americans in England.

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Major League Soccer released the list of 65 players it has invited to the 2009 MLS Player Combine, set for January 9-13 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft.

                                                                               Photo by ISIphotos.com

Major League Soccer has taken its first step toward setting up what could be one of the deepest drafts in recent memory by landing one of the college game's most coveted prospects.

                                                              Photo by ISIphotos.com

Major League Soccer released the list of 65 players it has invited to the 2009 MLS Player Combine, set for January 9-13 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft.

                                                                 Photo by ISIphotos.com

Ike Opara was widely-regarded as the best defender, and one of the best players available in the 2009 MLS Draft, but only if he actually entered the draft.

by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

With the German Bundesliga off for the winter break, it was quite the surprise to see four CONCACAF Abroad players score in the penultimate week of the 2008 year.
 
Trinidadians Kenwyne Jones and Jason Scotland enjoyed excellent weekends as they both scored for the second consecutive week.

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One week down and three to go as we slowly move toward the 2009 MLS Draft in St. Louis and every passing week produces more information, more names and more scenarios we could see come draft day on Jan.