Over the next week, we will see some of the best young soccer talent in North America take the field down in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the annual MLS adidas Player Combine. And we're here to bring it to you every step of the way.
Starting with the arrival of the players on Thursday, and finishing a week later in Philadelphia at the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas, MLSsoccer.com has lined up a battery of content to bring you the inside scoop on every prospect, what your team's brass is thinking, and – most importantly – who's likely to go where in the draft.
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Thursday, Jan. 9 - Combine Pregame
Pre-Combine Mock Draft
- MLS on Campus correspondent Nate Sulat, Armchair Analyst Matthew Doyle and the inestimable Simon Borg predict the draft ahead of the big showcase.
ExtraTime Radio Quiz
- Find out which of the prospects know the league inside and out, and which just like to play the game.
Friday, Jan. 10 - Combine Day 1
Matchday
Nitro Charge vs. Predator, 2 pm ET
adiZero vs. Brazuca, 3:45 pm ET
- Coverage of each game will include highlights, analysis, and features on the day's standout players.
PLUS: Day 1 "Stock Up, Stock Down" -- MLSsoccer.com asks analysts determine who helped themselves the most and who hurt themselves on the day.
Saturday, Jan. 11 - Combine Day 2
Performance Testing: Who stood out in the phyiscal testing?
PLUS: "To confess a handball" -- Maryland forward Patrick Mullins did the deed in the College Cup final, and immediately regretted it. Simon Borg finds out why.
Sunday, Jan. 12 - Combine Day 3
Matchday
Game 3: Nitro Charge vs. adiZero, 1:30 pm ET
Game 4: Predator vs. Brazuca, 3:30 pm ET
- Coverage of each game will include highlights, analysis, and features on the day's standout players.
- Day 3 "Stock Up, Stock Down"
PLUS: "How an Ajax player ended up at the MLS Combine: GK Kees Heemskerk" -- Simon digs into the story of one invitee with a background – and pedigree – that stands out.
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Monday, Jan. 13 - Combine Day 4
Expert Analysis: Former MLS and USMNT star
Cory Gibbs
joins the crew to break down what went right and what went wrong on Day 4.
PLUS: "Team Needs: Eastern Conference" -- MLSsoccer.com breaks down the rosters with a fine-toothed comb, figuring out which squad needs what kind of help and where.
Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Combine Day 5
Matchday
Game 5: adiZero vs. Predator, 10 am ET
Game 6: Nitro Charge vs. Brazuca, 11:55 am ET
- Coverage of each game will include highlights, on-site video analysis, and features on the day's standout players.
- Day 5 "Stock Up, Stock Down"
PLUS: "Team Needs: Western Conference" -- MLSsoccer.com goes through the rosters with a fine-toothed comb, figuring out which squad needs what kind of help and where.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Final Mock Draft
- With the combine done, MLSsoccer.com experts give you updated predictions of the SuperDraft.
PLUS: "Fan Poll: Who should D.C. United take with the first pick?" -- Will it be one of the Generation adidas stars? Could Patrick Mullins get the call? Does California defender Steve Birnbaum make sense for the Black-and-Red? Cast your vote!
MEET THE GENERATION ADIDAS CLASS OF 2014
Thursday, Jan. 16
2014 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas
- 12 noon ET, Philadelphia, Pa.
- LIVE coverage on MLSsoccer.com, featuring an up-to-the-minute Draft Tracker, live chat, video interviews, and features.
- Watch the SuperDraft LIVE on ESPNews and WatchESPN.
