2009 NCAA Men's Tournament Bracket

The 2009 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament kicked off earlier today and while games are going on right now I felt it was worth previewing a little bit to give you all a heads up about who and what is out there to see. Some players have been mentioned on here for the 2010 SuperDraft watch and we may end up seeing others emerge as big names for the draft in January.

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He's a long and difficult name to spell but it is something we will have to get use to with Anthony Ampaipitakwong.

We're back for more 2010 MLS SuperDraft talk. I had meant to get to this yesterday but lost track of time in updating some of my lists for this. So far the response from everyone has been very good, so keep it up everyone.

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Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez won Major League Soccer's Rookie of the Year Award. Gonzalez started every game in his rookie season, scoring a goal and registering an assist. He joined the club from the University of Maryland as the Galaxy's third overall pick in the 2009 SuperDraft. Gatorade Rookie of the Year Winners 2009: Omar Gonzalez - Los Angeles Galaxy 2008: Sean Franklin - Los Angeles Galaxy 2007: Maurice Edu - Toronto FC. Click to continue reading...

Being a rookie in MLS is quite different than young players in any other sport around the world. First off, if you're part of the select few deemed not talented enough, your salary won't be near six figures. That being said, with smaller rosters and bargains a necessity in MLS, getting a shot your first professional season isn't out of the question.

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The first time I ever heard of Bryan James was at the Superdraft in Bodymore, Murderland about 2 years ago. Dude was down there with his merry men from Philadelphia and were stuck in amongst the rest of the supporters groups. The thing was though they didn't even have a team yet but that didn't stop them from singing, hollering and carrying on with the rest of us zealots. Click to continue reading...

Jack McInerney is a young player with a bright future.

As I mentioned a week ago I am hoping to get this into a regular thing for at least the next few weeks as we really start to gear up for the 2010 SuperDraft in just a couple (yes only a couple) months away. The response has been pretty solid so far and I'll be honest a few of you have mentioned some players that I had not heard of yet until now.

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Andre Akpan could be a beast on the next level. (Harvard photos)

Last week I threw out some names that you may have already heard in line for next year's MLS SuperDraft and I am back today with a few more. I hope to start making this list at least a twice a month deal up until the draft in January.

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Its a pretty full night here at WVHooligan as far as the links and thoughts go. I have a couple stories that kind of make my head spin, a couple surrounding the US national team and a brief discussion on a rule that could really help some young players out with the NCAA.

First up is a post I saw earlier today that I felt needed to be held off until today.

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Teal Bunbury is a player to watch out for. (University of Akron photos)

While the MLS season is about to end it only means one thing, the SuperDraft is just right around the corner. Yes, that means a boat load of college kids will head to the combine for MLS coaches and scouts to pick out and find the very best of the best.

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TORONTO - Entering this season there were plenty of prospects - rookies - new to Pistolas FC and looking to make their mark. Some big expectations were expected from them all.
Earlier in the season, a poll was held where fans voted on who they thought felt the most of this pressure. Between Eckleton's brother Sam, former high school star Frank, MSL Superdraft picks Stefan and Conrad, former Celtic FC player Jules, former CFL player Rob Pikula, and rugby playing Colin, there were 7 rookies in total; only one can win. Click to continue reading...

Today has been a quiet day around here I know. Other than a few twitter posts I've remained a bit out of posting today. Blame it on slow news or blame it on me not wanting to jump on bad rumors that are out there right now. I do have a couple items tonight to discuss but nothing too huge.

I wanted to start off in the land of college soccer.

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MLS teams have limited resources. They can't scout the entire world, and there are rules concerning the number of "international" players that a team can have (8 of 24), so yes most of their effort should be focused on US players, either through the draft, the USL systems or the Academies, but if you [. Click to continue reading...

On the final day before MLS teams' rosters are frozen for the remainder of the season, the Houston Dynamo have traded forward Kei Kamara to the Kansas City Wizards in exchange for forward Abe Thompson and allocation money.
"We would like to thank Kei for his contributions to the Dynamo, both in 2008 and this year," said Dynamo Chief Operating Officer Chris Canetti. Click to continue reading...

Drew Moor is heading to Colorado tomorrow, but was nice enough to give us some time on the phone today for a conversation. It's been a long run for me watching Drew Moor, starting back at Indiana at the final four... or maybe even Dallas Cup without knowing it. Then scouting him at the combine, running into Drew and his father the night before the SuperDraft at a bar where I was eating dinner, chatting with him the next night after being picked.

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Drew Moor is heading to Colorado tomorrow, but was nice enough to give us some time on the phone today for a conversation. It's been a long run for me watching Drew Moor, starting back at Indiana at the final four... or maybe even Dallas Cup without knowing it. Then scouting him at the combine, running into Drew and his father the night before the SuperDraft at a bar where I was eating dinner, chatting with him the next night after being picked.

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I know we're still four months away from the 2010 edition. While it's too early to look into the possible order or prospects, already there have been a decent number of picks traded. I'm going to list them here. Unfortunately, many are of the conditional variety, which makes it hard to sort things out. Click to continue reading...

Looks like we have a trade in the works according to Steve Goff. DC United has traded for Trinidad and Tobago defender Julius James from Houston. No official word on compensation yet for James but more than likely a draft pick will be sent Houston's way.

James as we all remember was apart of the Dwayne De Rosario deal back in January with Toronto FC.

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Forward Pablo Campos is now a member of Real Salt Lake, after San Jose accepted a trade for a second round pick in the 2010 SuperDraft and a conditional pick in 2011. Campos has played in 14 games this season and has two goals. "We've scouted Pablo now for two years and we are very excited about his potential," Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey said. Click to continue reading...

Pablo Campos is switching clubs. (Getty Images)

It's been a busy afternoon here today and we have another move to discuss. San Jose Earthquakes have traded striker Pablo Campos to Real Salt Lake in exchange for a second round pick in next year's SuperDraft.

Honestly this move is great for San Jose even though it gets them rid of another striker.

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It took several months, and finishing up at Harvard but Mike Fucito is finally a professional soccer player. In this week alone Sounders FC has now added two left side players in the Harvard product and Costa Rican Leo Gonzalez. Fucito did travel with the team to Argentina where he scored, and has [. Click to continue reading...

Forward Alecko Eskandarian has changed locker rooms at the Home Depot Center, joining the LA Galaxy from Chivas USA in return for a 2010 SuperDraft pick and allocation money. "This move allows us greater flexibility in terms of our roster and salary budget," Chivas USA coach Preki said. "We would like to thank Alecko for his contributions to our club. Click to continue reading...

The story of this game could be one of matchups, of lineup construction, or of the coaching philosophies, but for me the story is the three players vying for the MLS Rookie of the Year. While Stefan Frei deserves much praise, offense almost always sells, and in this case there is quite a bit [...] Click to continue reading...

Noonan (left) is now a Rapid.
COMMERCE CITY - The Colorado Rapids have acquired forward Pat Noonan in a trade with the Columbus Crew, the club announced today.
In exchange, Colorado sent their 2010 first round SuperDraft pick and allocation money to Columbus. Per club and league policies, terms of the allocation money were not disclosed. Click to continue reading...

Press release from the Colorado Rapids issued today:The Colorado Rapids have acquired forward Pat Noonan in a trade with the Columbus Crew, the club announced today.
In exchange, Colorado send their 2010 first round SuperDraft pick and allocation money to Columbus. Per club and league policies, terms of the allocation money were not disclosed. Click to continue reading...

The Columbus Crew moved forward Pat Noonan to Colorado on Monday in exchange for the Rapids' first round pick in the 2010 SuperDraft. Noon has five appearances and an assist for Columbus in 2009. Click to continue reading...

The San Jose Earthquakes' office was busy this week. San Jose sent Nick Garcia to Toronto FC as well as discovery rights to Ali Gerba in exchange for a third round pick in the 2010 SuperDraft. Chris Wondolowski and a conditional draft pick in the 2010 SuperDraft were acquired from the Houston Dynamo for forward Cam Weaver. Click to continue reading...

Mike Fucito had a big week. He graduated from Harvard University. Next week he gets a big opportunity. To win that MLS contract with Sounders FC. Multiple sources have told me that early next week he will be joining the team. Sounders FC also protected Jared Karkas, so both player's rights are [. Click to continue reading...

Sometimes the question you ask leads to an unexpected answer. In my efforts to suss out the status of LWB Jared Karkas and LW Mike Fucito I made an unexpected discovery. Now some readers may have known this already, but the Sounders have a Senior Roster spot available. Why is this an unknown? Because the MLS [. Click to continue reading...

Dominic Cervi has finally gotten his Italian passport, allowing him to join Scottish Premier League club Celtic. The move was originally announced in September, but Cervi has been waiting to get his passport in order to join the club. Cervi qualified for an Italian passport through his grandparents, allowing him to bypass the need for a work permit. Click to continue reading...

DC United rookie Chris Pontius won Goa of the Week honors for Week 8 for his 86th minute goal in DC's 3-3 draw with Toronto. Pontius took advantage of a Rodney Wallace pass and beat Toronto keeper Stefan Frei from the top of the penalty box. Pontius was DC's seventh pick in the 2009 SuperDraft. Click to continue reading...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced Tuesday that the team has acquired defender Aaron Pitchkolan from FC Dallas in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2011 SuperDraft.

"We are happy to bring Aaron to San Jose," said Earthquakes general manager of soccer operations John Doyle.

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United States Under-20 National Team captain Kyle Davies is now a member of FC Dallas, after completing a move from Real Salt Lake. In exchange, RSL gets Dallas' lowest second round pick in next year's SuperDraft. RSL won Davies' rights in a special lottery a few weeks ago when he joined Major League Soccer from Southampton. Click to continue reading...

Major League Soccer veteran and Trinidad & Tobago international defender Avery John is now a member of DC United, after the club obtained his rights from the New England Revolution. In exchange, New England gets a conditional draft pick in the 2010 or 2011 MLS SuperDraft. "We are pleased to be acquiring a solid veteran defender in Avery," DC United General Manager Dave Kasper said. Click to continue reading...

Freddy Adu & Pele

On Saturday in Monaco, A.S. Monaco beat Stade Rennes, 3 to 1, giving Monaco 40 points on the season thus far and securing a spot in the middle of the French Ligue 1 table. Sitting on Monaco's bench, was one Freddy Adu, watching his team take on a Rennes' squad that included the captain of the US National Team, Carlos Bocanegra.

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On Saturday in Monaco, A.S. Monaco beat Stade Rennes, 3 to 1, giving Monaco 40 points on the season thus far and securing a spot in the middle of the French Ligue 1 table. Sitting on Monaco's bench, was one Freddy Adu, watching his team take on a Rennes' squad that included the captain of the US National Team, Carlos Bocanegra. Click to continue reading...