It was draft day and Brian Perk stepped out of his hotel to meet up with his
father, nerves most likely fluttering as he prepared himself for the day that would decide his
professional future in the U.S. Waiting for the rendezvous, Perk was blindsided by a cohort of
chanting Philadelphia Union supporters, over 200 strong.
First off, sorry for the lack of updates today. I've had quite a busy day around these parts but
I wanted to pass along what just dropped into my inbox not to long ago, the final rosters for this
year's MLS Combine.
Major League Soccer has announced the full roster for both this year's Generation adidas class
and the updated MLS Combine rosters.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
I know I've taken a while to answer a Q&A when I don't get around to it until the next
decade.
Okay, so the November Q&A has taken a while to get through, but the end is near and this latest
batch of Q&As should help provide some insight despite the fact that six weeks have gone by since
these questions were asked.
BRIAN PERK ________________Photo by ISIphotos.com
The 2010 MLS Combine is just three days away, meaning scouts and coaches from all 16 MLS teams
are heading to Florida this weekend for a chance to see what the best of the MLS Draft pool has to
offer.
The first day of the 2010 MLS Combine is in the books and while it was a truly ugly day, there
was actually some good soccer played and some impressive performances put in.
I won't go into great detail just yet about the day's events (I'll save a more detailed
breakdown for tomorrow), but I will provide you with some lists of overall performances for day
one:
PLAYED VERY WELL
Tony Tchani, Ike Opara, Justin Morrow, Drew Yates, Irving Garcia, Michael Stevens, Zach Loyd,
Othaniel Yanez.
Danny Mwanga talks to the press. (Kevin Kinkead for WVHooligan.com)
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft is finally over. The dust has settled on another year's draft and just
as always there were some big winners and then there were some losers. I wanted to post this piece
last night but I felt that I really needed to take a bit of time away from the draft to really give
it an honest look.
Amobi Okugo could be a big time player for the Union. (Kevin Kinkead for WVHooligan)
In this expansion era in Major League Soccer we've seen the good and the bad on how to bring a
new club into the league. The bad is obviously just about everyone but Seattle. Most clubs stumbled
in their first year due to either poor management from the start or bad player choices.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
I know I've taken a while to answer a Q&A when I don't get around to it until the next
decade.
Okay, so the November Q&A has taken a while to get through, but the end is near and this latest
batch of Q&As should help provide some insight despite the fact that six weeks have gone by since
these questions were asked.
BRIAN PERK ________________Photo by ISIphotos.com
The 2010 MLS Combine is just three days away, meaning scouts and coaches from all 16 MLS teams
are heading to Florida this weekend for a chance to see what the best of the MLS Draft pool has to
offer.
The first day of the 2010 MLS Combine is in the books and while it was a truly ugly day, there
was actually some good soccer played and some impressive performances put in.
I won't go into great detail just yet about the day's events (I'll save a more detailed
breakdown for tomorrow), but I will provide you with some lists of overall performances for day
one:
PLAYED VERY WELL
Tony Tchani, Ike Opara, Justin Morrow, Drew Yates, Irving Garcia, Michael Stevens, Zach Loyd,
Othaniel Yanez.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The MLS Combine has come to a close, and the final day of action saw some of the lesser-known
players raise their stock.
Both of the day's games ended 1-0, with defender Tennant McVea heading home the winner in
F50i's match vs. Predator X, and a long-range blast from midfielder Eric Alexander proving to be
the difference in Condivo's win over Jabulani.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The MLS Combine has come to a close, and the final day of action saw some of the lesser-known
players raise their stock.
Both of the day's games ended 1-0, with defender Tennant McVea heading home the winner in
F50i's match vs. Predator X, and a long-range blast from midfielder Eric Alexander proving to be
the difference in Condivo's win over Jabulani.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
The 2010 MLS Draft will be remembered as the Philadelphia Union's first, and may be seen as the
expansion's best draft for a long time.
Between Philly's impressive haul, Chicago's surprisingly strong class and the New York Red Bulls
drafting of Tony "The Franchise" Tchani, these are just some of the stories to discuss coming out
of the draft.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
The 2010 MLS Draft will be remembered as the Philadelphia Union's first, and may be seen as the
expansion's best draft for a long time.
Between Philly's impressive haul, Chicago's surprisingly strong class and the New York Red Bulls
drafting of Tony "The Franchise" Tchani, these are just some of the stories to discuss coming out
of the draft.
Well before the draft started, Peter Nowak and Co. sent notice they were going to make this
event about the Philadelphia Union. The newest MLS franchise acquired the first round selections
from DC United and FC Dallas for, well, what exactly? Allocation cash in FC Dallas' case. The
rights to Troy Perkins in DC United's.