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Unlike last season, which saw a complete upheaval of the Philadelphia Union's local broadcasting
situation as the team moved the majority of its telecasts from the Live Well Network to the much
more prominent Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Network, the television schedule released by the team
this morning contains no surprises.
The Philadelphia Union completed the long-rumored signing of Colombian forward Lionard Pajoy
from Itagui Ditaires on Wednesday, adding a piece that can help fill the scoring void left behind
by the departed Sebastien Le Toux. Pajoy has received his P-1 visa, according to a team release,
and will be joining the club soon for preseason preparations.
"I have a squad thiiiiiiis big"FILLING HOLES, FEELING
WHOLE
Isn't it refreshing to hear Aron Winter and his troops talk about how the club is "almost
complete"? Barely a week in to training camp and the club's depth charts are nearly full. With the
most recent acquisition completed, Chilean defender Miguel Aceval, the biggest hole of the
off-season - the defence - has pretty much been taken care of.
The Fire have had a tremendous offseason so far. We have fortified our midfield, improved our
defense in the SuperDraft, and even added some forwards to the mix. The Fire midfield is certainly
the most populated on the team, and one I would definitely consider it a strength. It's credit to
the front office for taking what was considered a big weakness last year and turning it into one of
our strong points.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
But if you see me walking by,
And the tears are in my eyes,
Look away, baby, look away.
If we meet on the streets someday,
And I don't know what to say,
Look away, baby, look away.
Don't look at me;
I don't want you to see me this way.
Today at noon, or if you're on the East Coast 3 p.m., Fox Soccer will be broadcasting Everton vs
Fulham in a FA cup match up. I bet you're asking yourself why I'm bringing this up here? Two of
America's best players will be on display, on opposite sides of the ball. The LA Galaxy's Landon
Donovan who is on loan to Everton, and Clint Dempsey - the only American to bag a hat trick in
England's top flight.
Four trialists have joined the New England Revolution's preseason camp, according to the
Revolution's latest preseason roster released today. Defender Théophile "Junior" N'Tame,
midfielders Jeremiah White and David Foley, and striker Saër Sène, join the Revs four MLS
Supplemental Draft picks as non-contracted players in camp.
Monty Hall... a proud father"
The boys are back in tow-owu-wow-own!" Oh,
sing it yourself then. It's true though - like well-paid groundhogs in shorts, our beloved Reds are
making their annual late-winter appearance! And guess what? Spring is coming early! (March 7th at
SkyDome - operators are standing by) It's always fun to see old faces return and new faces emerge
(except on defence where we are apparently in tip-top shape) and catch up on all the news and
gossip from a long off-season.
Photo by Tracy Allen/ISIphotos.com
By DAVID GUBALA
The Chicago Fire will swap the crispy, cold ways of Chicago for the sunny rays of Ave Maria as
they travel to Florida to officially kick off the preseason camp for their 15th season in Major
League Soccer.
Gosh I love this series. It's absolutely one of the best video series that MLSSoccer.com does
each year. Enjoy.
Photo by Tony Quinn/ISIphotos.com
At least the MLS Supplemental Draft day contained something last Thursday's SuperDraft did not:
Multiple trades.
Hours after the completion of the Tuesday's proceedings, the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake
agreed to one deal, while the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps agreed to another.
The Red Bulls made it an eventful Tuesday as they drafted three players in the 2012 Supplemental
Draft. The three are Defender Mike Volk (UVA), Midfielder Christian Barreiro (UPenn) and Midfielder
Nate Polak (Hastings).
I wouldn't bank on any of these guys making the team, as Soler has stated that it would be hard to
find a player that could make the team in the Superdraft, nevermind the Supplemental Draft.
Today was the second MLS draft, there was no ball room in Kansas City for the draft though. The
Supplemental Draft took place on a conference call and took about as long as half the first round
of the SuperDraft. After trading for Michael Thomas' rights, KC only had 4 picks, 1 in the first
and second, and 2 in the third.
Yes, I know I missed the Superdraft. I have midterms this week so, yeah, I've been more than a
little busy.
Yes, I know you forgive me.
I'll be back by next week. Promise.
I mean, come on though. What "analysis and opinion" can we give about the Draft? They picked
players, and we won't see them in action until March.
Like the SuperDraft... just less Super... and more MentalNo we aren't being all
streets with French crazy people - we are being all streets with the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft!
And honestly, what's a draft if it's not a wee bit mental? And hey, Montreal's in it now so l
vous allez.
The Torontos had five picks today in the annual hunt for gold (not Matt Gold) that slipped through
the two rounds of last week's SuperDraft.
The Portland Timbers four supplemental draft picks all came from west coast schools as Gavin
Wilkinson and company went with players they had the opportunity to observe this college
season.
Ryan Kowaluk - D - University of Portland
A member of the 2010 and 2011 Portland Timbers U-23 sides, Kowaluk was a two time All-PDL
selection alongside his teammate Brett Richards.
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 of the SuperDraft had
the main event not been shortened, the Impact took Charlotte winger Evan James, a skilled,
Canada-born midfielder who performed well at the combine after helping the 49ers to the NCAA
championship game.
MLS lives by a simple creed, there is no such thing as too many drafts. Thus today we had our
fourth draft of the off-season with the 2012 Supplemental Draft. This is essentially rounds 3-7 of
the SuperDraft but in the interest of time, money and general interest, it's been split off in to
its own event.
Ahead of the Supplimental Draft this morning, the Timbers announced the signing of Colombian
defender Hanyer Mosquera. The signing has long been rumored and is likely one of the "significant
(international) defensive signings" that Merritt Paulson hinted at before the Superdraft.
A central defender, Mosquera's highlight reel shows a player who is good at breaking up plays in
the air or on the ground and one who is able to get forward and contribute a goal on occasion.
Major League Soccer's Supplemental Draft is not televised, but only streamed. The teams have
retreated from Kansas City to their hometowns as many already opened training camps. This draft is
held via conference call and can be followed via MLSSoccer.com's live stream.
For the real draftniks there are a few known players left.
The full gallery from the draft Sporting KC's first round pick. @DDwyer14
Photo: Paul Rudderow
With the SuperDraft behind us, thoughts now turn to the nitty-gritty of the 2012 Union season.
Naturally, questions arise. Over a two-part series we pose ten questions to our Union beat
reporter, Eli Pearlman-Storch, which began with a look formation, roster depth and leadership roles
within the starting XI in Part 1.
Supplemental Draft
The MLS Supplemental Draft takes place at 2pm ET today. There is plenty of talent available this
year since the SuperDraft was shortened to two rounds. The Union have the 13th selection.
Local club Reading United AC have five players near the top of the Supplemental Draft class:
UPenn midfielder Christian Barreiro, Delaware winger Evans Frimpong, Virginia forward Brian Ownby,
West Virginia defender Eric Schoenle and Creighton keeper Brian Holt.
This Friday the Portland Timbers will officially convene back here in Portland to begin their
training for the 2012 season. With the SuperDraft behind us and a few weeks left open in the
international transfer window there's a lot expected to go on, but the beginning of the training is
probably the most exciting for the simple fact that it means.
Featured image: Nicolae Stoian
The next edition of the Philly Soccer Show podcast, scheduled to be recorded
tonight, will feature USMNT U-23 coach Caleb Porter and the Philadelphia Union's top pick in
Thursday's SuperDraft, Chandler Hoffman.
Philadelphia Union
Sunderland blog the Roker Report tells fellow SB Nation affiliate the Brotherly Game that team
manager Martin O'Neill responded to a reporter's question about rumors of a possible Michael Farfan
loan by saying people should not read too much "into these things.
With the excitement and craziness of the 2012 SuperDraft in the rearview, it's time for teams
around MLS to get down to business. Camp opens tomorrow and the Revolution still have plenty of
work to do. I figured that this frigid, lazy Sunday would be a good time to take a look at the
Revs' off-season thus far and outline some of the storylines moving forward.
The Quakes had 3 picks in the 2012 SuperDraft. In their first pick they selected a Generation
Adidas forward from UC Santa Barbara, Sam Garza (seen above), with the No. 6 overall pick. The team
picked up Jacob Hustedt, midfielder, from the University of Washington with the 25th pick (6th in
round 2) and Chris Blais, goalkeeper, from the University of South Florida with the 33rd pick (14th
in round 2).
Kid looks to have a pretty impressive mix of technique and athleticism in the highlight package.
Will it translate to MLS?
D.C. United selected Louisville midfielder Nick DeLeon with the seventh pick in 2012 MLS SuperDraft
in Kansas City, Missouri yesterday. DeLeon, a Phoenix, Arizona native, was United's lone pick in
the two-round draft held at the Kansas City Convention Center. ...
Tagged: Andrew DURAN, Babayele SODADE, SuperDraft 2012
Episode 03: SuperDraft is Super/I'm an Ally of Gay4Soccer.com
On this edition of the show, I ask the burning question of the day...what is so fucking super
about the SuperDraft. I also explain why I'm an ally of Gay4Soccer.com and discuss the simple truth
that things need to change concerning the treatment of gay and lesbian soccer players.
The most intriguing pick-up in the 2012 MLS Superdraft was the one not made in Kansas City. The
Portland Timbers traded forward Kenny Cooper to the New York Red Bulls for the team's 2013 first
round Superdraft pick and conditional ...
Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
Nick DeLeon, courtesy dcunited.com
Hey, look, finally an addition to the roster! United picked up versatile attacker (is he a
winger, a forward, an attacking midfielder?...Hmm, I'm sensing a pattern here) Nick DeLeon1 in the
SuperDraft. I don't watch much collegiate ball, so I'm not going to pass any judgement on the
pick.
Nick DeLeon, courtesy dcunited.com
Hey, look, finally an addition to the roster! United picked up versatile attacker (is he a
winger, a forward, an attacking midfielder?...Hmm, I'm sensing a pattern here) Nick DeLeon1 in the
SuperDraft. I don't watch much collegiate ball, so I'm not going to pass any judgement on the
pick.
The Chicago Fire went into the 2012 SuperDraft looking for the best available talent over
filling a specific need. It looks like they got both.
With the 9th overall selection, the club selected Austin Berry, a 6'2" central defender from
Louisville. A former Chicago Fire PDL member, Berry is one of the oldest players in the draft at 23
years old and his maturity showed throughout the day.
Their Words "I like to be around the ball. Whatever gets me close to the ball, that would work."
2012 SuperDraft #1 pick Andrew Wenger. Other Sources Tottenham can keep Premier League leaders
looking over their shoulders - from The Guardian's Kevin McCarra: The Everton game highlighted
another trait expected of those with true aspirations.
Dynamo get to skip preliminary round of ConcaChampions League
Other than the SuperDraft, there was some other news today. CONCACAF changed the format for the
Champions League competition, eliminating the preliminary round. The four-year-old competition will
remain a 24-club tournament, but instead of an initial knockout phase of 16 teams, all qualifiers
will proceed to a main stage of eight, three-team groups, from which only the winners will advance
to the quarterfinals.
Now THAT'S a SuperDraft!Wow that's a lot of punnage in one title. With reason
though, as something is definitely going on behind the scenes which will help explain Toronto FC's
two First Round draft picks at the MLS SuperDraft. (Don't you just hate those non-Super Drafts? So
boring.) With their braintrust gathered in Kansas City, TFC did their best to confound those who do
mock drafts.
The MLS SuperDraft is happening live on ESPN2 right now. I went home to get some food and
watched a little bit. The Sporting KC fans are rocking it! They are louder than most basketball
crowds ever get!
Get all the SuperDraft info here: http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/superdraft
D.C. United has used the number seven overall selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft to select Nick
DeLeon a midfielder out of Louisville.
DeLeon will look to join forces with the rest of the young United squad and hopefully contribute
quickly as the Red and Black are looking to return to the MLS playoffs this season.
