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<strong>Cyle Larin (F)</strong><br><strong>UConn / GA</strong><br> There's no reason to believe the choice for the No. 1 spot has changed, but it's definitely still on the market for a trade, with Montreal the top suitor.

<strong>Cyle Larin (F)</strong><br><strong>UConn / GA</strong><br><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/blake-smith" target="_blank">Blake Smith</a>, the No. 3 pick in this draft and allocation money. You think OCSC say no? Maybe. Regardless, I think Larin ends up in Montreal.

<strong>Cyle Larin (F)</strong><br><strong>UConn / GA</strong><br> Whether the pick is traded or not, Larin goes No. 1 overall. He's still the best prospect with the best upside.

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<strong>Cristian Roldan (M)</strong><br><strong>Washington / GA</strong><br> There are a lot of similarities to draw between Roldan and Luis Gil (who is only two years older), and his touch and two-way play make him another good fit for Jason Kreis.

<strong>Cristian Roldan (M)</strong><br><strong>Washington / GA</strong><br> No reason to think Roldan has dropped, though the NYCFC midfield is suddenly crowded. The big question is "Can he become a No. 6?" His college coach says "yes."

<strong>Cristian Roldan (M)</strong><br><strong>Washington / GA</strong><br> Roldan is very versatile, so I think he fits in the City midfield somewhere - not sure about No. 6, but whatever - and he's easily the most talented midfield prospect available.

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<strong>Khiry Shelton (F)</strong><br><strong>Oregon State</strong><br> Size and speed make Shelton a prospect worth grabbing in this spot; upping his speed of play will make him a contributor.

<strong>Khiry Shelton (F)</strong><br><strong>Oregon State</strong><br> Like I said above, I think they try to package this pick and move up to No. 1. If they stay here, however, Shelton is who they get. OCSC could go in a different direction, however.

<strong>Khiry Shelton</strong><strong>(F)</strong><br><strong>Oregon State</strong><br> Shelton still makes the most sense to me of anyone available to Montreal. He's a good, strong, incisive type of striker, and he'll pair well with Jack McInerney.

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<strong>Fatai Alashe (DM/CB)</strong><br><strong>Michigan State</strong><br> Although he did not play at the Combine due to injury, Alashe's mobility separates him from the other D-mids in his class, and San Jose could pass on the budget-conscious choice (Williams) for a player who can help them in more spots.

<strong>Romario Williams (F)</strong><br><strong>UCF / GA</strong><br> Williams would give Dom Kinnear one more speed option up top or on the wing, and the versatility to switch from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3. The Generation adidas tag obviously helps as well.

<strong>Romario Williams (F)</strong><br><strong>UCF / GA</strong><br> Bolstering the attack with a young, fast, athletic, versatile attacking threat for the price of a GA deal? Sign the Quakes up.

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<strong>Andy Thoma (LB)</strong><br><strong>Washington</strong><br> Portland do their homework. If Alashe is not available at No. 5, they will remain unfazed by Thoma's so-so Combine performance and bank on his excellent college career.

<strong>Conor Donovan (CB)</strong><br><strong>NC State / GA</strong><br> Donovan's not the most game-ready defender in the draft, but he's got a GA deal and the Timbers can stash him with T2 for a couple of years, then have him ready for 2017.

<strong>Fatai Alashe (DM/CB)</strong><br><strong>Michigan State</strong><br> Donovan's a tempting pick here, and I wouldn't be surprised if Portland went that way. But Alashe can play at both positions where the Timbers need depth, and I think he's good enough to contribute from Day 1.

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<strong>Alex Bono (GK)</strong><br><strong>Syracuse / GA</strong><br> A GA goalkeeper who has the potential to be a starter within two years? Somebody is taking Bono early, whether it's Toronto or a team trading up, and they could install him as a USL PRO starter from Day 1.

<strong>Alex Bono (GK)</strong><br><strong>Syracuse / GA</strong><br> Goalkeeper isn't a need for TFC, but Bono's a useful trade chip with as many as five other teams targeting him. If he can bring a veteran defender back, he's worth his weight in gold.

<strong>Skylar Thomas (CB)</strong><br><strong>Syracuse</strong><br> That center back need is just too glaring for me to believe that they'll go a different direction with their first pick. The Canadian centerback fills the role perfectly.

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<strong>Otis Earle (LB)</strong><br><strong>UC Riverside</strong><br> Earle gives Chicago a pacier option at outside back, and he has a green card, an important factor for the Fire after three international signings already this offseason.

<strong>Axel Sjöberg (CB)</strong><br><strong>Marquette</strong><br> Of all the defenders in the draft, the 24-year-old Swede is probably the most ready (readiest?) to walk into MLS. The Fire need someone who can eat up minutes in the back from Day 1.

<strong>Tim Parker (CB)</strong><br><strong>St. John's</strong><br> Donovan would be a nice pick for the Fire... if they had time to groom him. But they don't, and they don't have a USL PRO team to get him reps. Parker can make an impact right away.

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<strong>Dzenan Catic (F)</strong><br><strong>Davenport</strong><br> Houston could take Donovan here because of the GA tag, but I think Houston target an attacking player. The 6-foot-3 Catic is the best American one available, a must because Houston's international slots are spoken for.

<strong>Nick Besler (CM)</strong><br><strong>Notre Dame</strong><br> Reports out of Houston say the new braintrust are targeting "best available talent," which is Besler. He's steady and smart, moves the ball well and fills this team's need for depth in central midfield.

<strong>Conor Donovan (CB)</strong><br><strong>NC State / GA</strong><br> Ah, here we go. Donovan finally comes off the board as Houston look to fill a need and get a rising talent on their roster. And a GA deal looks pretty good here, too.

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<strong>Oumar Ballo (CB)</strong><br><strong>UMBC</strong><br> Toronto need defense, and Ballo very quietly had a strong Combine, showing composure on the ball in addition to his physical abilities.

<strong>Fatai Alashe (DM/CB)</strong><br><strong>Michigan State</strong><br> Tough to predict what a team with three picks will do, but here's the thing: TFC need a true d-mid, and they need central defensive depth. There's a chance Alashe could help at both spots.

<strong>Nick Besler (M)</strong><br><strong>Notre Dame</strong><br> Defensive midfield is a concern for Toronto, and if Alashe comes off the board early, then Besler is an obvious pickup for the Reds.

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<strong>Romario Williams (F)</strong><br><strong>UCF / GA</strong><br> The mental side of his game needs definite polish, but the Generation adidas salary and his raw skills make Williams a must-take for Kansas City if he drops this far.

<strong>Otis Earle (LB)</strong><br><strong>UC-Riverside</strong><br> There's a very good chance that Sporting will package their picks to move up in this draft. They scouted Earle a bunch this year, and he fills their need for an understudy to Seth Sinovic.

<strong>Otis Earle (LB)</strong><br><strong>Notre Dame</strong><br> Earle is probably good enough to usurp Seth Sinovic at some point this season, and he's exactly the kind of player SKC like: technical but stupendously athletic.

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<strong>Boyd Okwuonu (D)</strong><br><strong>North Carolina</strong><br> Okwuonu has looked more comfortable at center back and could contribute there, but his excellent passing numbers in college show he can be an asset at right back as well.

<strong>Tim Parker (CB)</strong><br><strong>St. John's</strong><br> Whether or not they sign another veteran defender or trade a pick for one, Parker is a quality selection here for a team that's paper thin in the middle of the back line. "Big, strong and steady" is the description.

<strong>Alex Bono (GK)</strong><br><strong>Syracuse / GA</strong><br> In my magic fantasy world, Alex Bono has somehow dropped to No. 11. TFC don't really need another 'keeper, but with their third pick in the first round, they're playing with house money here. Get the best player available.

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<strong>Connor Hallisey (LM)</strong><br><strong>Cal</strong><br> KC need wingers, and Hallisey is the best left-sided attacking player in the draft. A MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, Hallisey backed that up with strong play at the Combine to earn an MLS contract before the draft.

<strong>Dzenan Catic (F)</strong><br><strong>Davenport</strong><br> This year's big winner at the Combine, the NAIA standout has come close to nailing down a first-round spot. He's a true No. 9 who can bring size and target play to a team that, at times, can lack both.

<strong>Connor Hallisey (LM)</strong><br><strong>Cal</strong><br> Sporting will probably end up trading this pick, but if they don't, Hallisey works well at this spot, particularly with Otis Earle coming into the team.

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<strong>Conor Donovan (CB)</strong><br><strong>NC State / GA</strong><br> Vancouver would be thrilled if Donovan (and his GA status) fell this far. The Whitecaps would get a long-term defensive project with upside while keeping their salary budget free for international signings.

<strong>Dan Metzger (DM)</strong><br><strong>Maryland</strong><br> Metzger doesn't wow the casual observer, but he does the little things coaches love in terms of moving the ball and shielding the back line. He's a natural understudy for Matias Laba.

<strong>Anthony Manning (CB)</strong><br><strong>Saint Louis</strong><br> International status will keep them from taking Sjöberg here, but Manning is an excellent back-up. He's a huge presence, as well, but with surprisingly well-developed technical ability.

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<strong>Axel Sjöberg (CB)</strong><br><strong>Marquette</strong><br> Sjöberg (6-foot-7) is good cover for the sizable Emanuel Pogatetz. There are understandable questions about how he will deal with speedy attackers, but he has a good make-up and will learn quickly in Columbus.

<strong>Andy Thoma (LB)</strong><br><strong>Washington</strong><br> They'll spend a first round pick on a left back for the second year in a row. Thoma can help fill in when Waylon Francis is on Gold Cup duty, and is capable of getting up and down the flank for the full 90.

<strong>Axel Sjöberg (CB)</strong><br><strong>Marquette</strong><br> Just picture for a moment, if you will, the 6-foot-7 Swedish CB out of Marquette playing alongside the 6-foot-3 Emanuel Pogatetz. If you like hulking central defensive pairings, you're in dreamland right now.

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<strong>Ignacio Maganto (M)</strong><br><strong>Iona</strong><br> One of the stars of the Combine, the tricky Maganto showed off an outstanding range of passing, the ability to combine with unfamiliar teammates, and the versatility to play any attacking midfield spot, inside or outside. Yet another steal for Oscar Pareja and a new understudy for Mauro Díaz.

<strong>Anthony Manning (CB)</strong><br><strong>Saint Louis</strong><br> I'm holding steady with my prediction here from the pre-Combine mock. Manning is a local kid with MLS measurables in central defense, which is an area of need for this team.

<strong>Andy Thoma (LB)</strong><br><strong>Washington</strong><br> I'll stick with my pre-Combine pick here, too. Dallas could use a back-up at left back, and Thoma is an absolute steal at No. 15.

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<strong>Nick Besler (DM)</strong><br><strong>Notre Dame</strong><br> Real Salt Lake are known for their domestic scouting, and they will be just fine with the younger Besler falling to this spot because of his vision and technical ability.

<strong>Eric Bird (CM)</strong><br><strong>Virginia</strong><br> RSL have bigger needs along the back line, but "best talent" is the rule at this stage, and that's why Bird is the pick. He can be the shuttler on either side of the diamond, or sit comfortably in a 4-3-3.

<strong>Dan Metzger (DM)</strong><br><strong>Maryland</strong><br> Sticking with my pick here, too. Metzger gives RSL depth in midfield, and if/when Kyle Beckerman misses games, the Maryland product is a perfect analogue.

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<strong>Dan Metzger (DM)</strong><br><strong>Maryland</strong><br> Even with the addition of Markus Halsti, D.C. will want to add midfield depth here, and Metzger would be the best signed player on the board at this point.

<strong>Connor Hallisey (LM)</strong><br><strong>California</strong><br> I really want to have United picking a 'keeper here, but Hallisey is too good to pass up. True wide players are becoming more and more rare, and that's terrifying for a D.C. team that demands a ton of work and creativity from their wide midfielders.

<strong>Eric Bird (CM)</strong><br><strong>Virginia</strong><br> Like Doyle, I think United should probably use this pick for a goalkeeper, but with Tyler Miller reportedly heading overseas, I just don't think any other 'keeper is worth a first-round pick. Bird, on the other hand, definitely is worth a first-round pick, and can provide cover at multiple spots in midfield.

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<strong>Akeil Barrett (winger)</strong><br><strong>Tulsa</strong><br> While New York need center backs, the tricky Barrett is too dangerous to pass up; imagine being an opposing right-sided player facing some combination of Roy Miller, Ambroise Oyongo and Barrett.

<strong>Oumar Ballo (CB)</strong><br><strong>UMBC</strong><br> New York have only two central defenders on the roster. They'll be adding some more one way or the other, and the draft is a good time to start. Ballo needs polish, but he does the dirty work in central defense.

<strong>Oumar Ballo (CB)</strong><br><strong>UMBC</strong><br> I'm not convinced that Ballo is a good pick here, but the Red Bulls really, really, really need reinforcements at center back, and Ballo is the best at that position who's still on the board.

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<strong>Aaron Simmons (DM)</strong><br><strong>UCLA</strong><br> Although he can play center back, Simmons' mobility and one-touch passing ability make him project best as a defensive midfielder, which is exactly what Colorado need.

<strong>Ramon Martín del Campo (CB)</strong><br><strong>UC-Davis</strong><br> Del Campo was the Combine's big loser, and there are now questions about his speed and agility. Many have him dropping out of the first round entirely, but I think the Rapids get a heady, no-frills central defender here.

<strong>Dzenan Catic (F)</strong><br><strong>Davenport</strong><br> Catic is definitely - well, probably - not going to steal Deshorn Brown's spot at forward, but he's an excellent depth player, and when he sees minutes this season he'll be effective.

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<strong>Andy Craven (FW)</strong><br><strong>North Carolina</strong><br> Although he does not jump out at you physically, Craven is a goalscorer with speed, capable of playing any of Sporting's forward spots and harrying opposing defenders as a late-game sub.

<strong>Miguel Aguilar (winger)</strong><br><strong>San Francisco</strong><br> As we said in the first mock, <a href="http://twitter.com/RobbHeineman/status/544966603050188800" target="_blank">they're gonna trade this pick</a>. Ok, maybe not <em>this</em> one -- maybe one of their two other first rounders. Anyway, if Aguilar's still on the board and this pick still belongs to KC, this is a good fit.

<strong>Miguel Aguilar (winger)</strong><br><strong>San Francisco</strong><br> To reiterate: Aguilar really is a good fit for SKC. If they keep this pick and get the Dons attacker, they'll have robbed the rest of MLS blind.

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<strong>Miguel Aguilar (winger)</strong><br><strong>San Francisco</strong><br> LA have had success using their wide midfield positions to get attacking players on the field. Aguilar, one of those who most improved his stock at the Combine, would provide the Galaxy much-needed depth out wide.

<strong>Connor Brandt (LB/LW)</strong><br><strong>San Diego</strong><br> Brandt is a left midfielder in the process of converting to left back, something that the Galaxy have their share of experience with. He's a local(ish) kid they can stash at Los Dos and groom for the future.

<strong>Ignacio Maganto (M)</strong><br><strong>Iona</strong><br> Maganto is an energetic midfielder who can be deadly running at guys, but who also has the field vision to spray the ball around. Midfield isn't really a need, particularly with Steven Gerrard coming on board, but such is the benefit of being the champions: You can stockpile talent, even if you don't need it.