The 2007 MLS SuperDraft is set for Friday in Indianapolis (12 p.m. ET; ESPN2, MLSnet.com), in conjunction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) convention. Soccer fans everywhere will have the chance to see the action unfold, with live coverage scheduled to take place on ESPN2 for the draft's first hour. The remainder of the day's activities will be available for viewing live exclusively on MLSnet.com. The entire SuperDraft will be available on demand on MLSnet.com shortly after its conclusion.
Rob Stone, Allen Hopkins and Eric Wynalda will provide commentary and analysis during ESPN2's coverage and the continuing simulcast on MLSnet.com. Hopkins conducted a live online chat Tuesday previewing Friday's action. The full chat transcript can be found on MLSnet.com.
One of Major League Soccer's other television partners, Fox Soccer Channel, will also provide coverage of the draft, which takes place in Indianapolis for the first time ever. FSC will air a special two-hour live broadcast from the SuperDraft site on Thursday evening (8-10 p.m. ET).
Max Bretos will host "Center Circle at the NSCAA Convention," which will also feature panelists Christopher Sullivan, Christian Miles and Fox Sports World Report's Bobby McMahon. Special guests on the program will include Fox Sports World Report alum Michelle Lissel, who is now the director of communications for Toronto FC, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
Expansion side Toronto FC owns the first overall pick in the draft, which features the best amateur prospects from the college and youth ranks. The selection order is based on the teams' 2006 season results, with MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo getting the final selection in each of the four rounds.
Fans wishing to view the draft in person may do so, as it is open to the public and will be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center. However, seating is limited and spectators are encouraged to arrive early.
Jonathan Nierman is a contributor to MLSnet.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.
