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20/20 HINDSIGHT
With the 2016 MLS SuperDraft just a day away, we take a critical look back at all 20 previous No. 1 selections from drafts of yesteryear. And while we're at it, here's a ranking of the Top 5 MLS SuperDraft steals of all time.
THE LAST MOCK-UP
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has offered up his final 2016 SuperDraft mock 1st round, plus an extra five players to keep an eye on just in case they sneak into the top 20 picks.
"YOU KNOW WHO HE REMINDS ME OF?"
Our Analyst is keeping busy down in Florida; he also has come up with MLS playing-style doppelgangers for some impending SuperDraft picks.
PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM (OF CHOICE)
With two of the top six picks in Thursday's SuperDraft, Philly Union sporting director Earnie Stewart and head coach Jim Curtin are excited by their potential selections.
THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD
To put it mildly, Syracuse star striker Ben Polk has the taken a road less traveled to reach Major League Soccer's doorstep.
EL TRI'S PULIDO TO RIDE RAPIDS?
Mexico international Alan Pulido has "not ruled out" a winter move from Greek giants Olympiacos to Colorado.
MLS CHAMPS ADD A PAIR
As had been rumored, defending MLS Cup champions Portland have bolstered their roster with the acquisitons of Ned Grabavoy and Zarek Valentin. Meanwhile, another Western power, the LA Galaxy, have prepped for the SuperDraft by extending the contracts of three players, including Robbie Rogers and Jose Villarreal.
WHAT'LL YA HAVE, KC?
In a move sure to thrill the club's supporters, Sporting KC have opened their very own sports bar in the Power & Light District.
LIONS COOL FLORES TALK
Despite rumors to the contrary, Orlando president Phil Rawlins says not to expect Borussia Dortmund II playmaker and Virginia native Junior Flores to arrive on loan.
'TIS THE AWARD SEASON
Several MLS stars are up for CONCACAF awards, which are partially decided by fan voting (hint, hint).
USMNT ROSTER CHANGE
With D.C. United netminder Bill Hamid ruled out by an injury, Chicago Fire counterpart Sean Johnson has been called into US national team camp as a replacement.
MORRIS THE KATZE?
It should come as no surprise, but Werder Bremen seem rather impressed with trialist Jordan Morris. But the Seattle Sounders are still hopeful he'll wind up wearing rave green.
BJORN IN THE USA?
With his club's top-flight status hanging in the balance, Litex Lovech strike ace Bjorn Maars Johnsen is receiving winter transfer interest from MLS, as well as several European countries.
MORE AMERICAN EXPORT EXPLOITS
In Tuesday night Championship action, Reading's Daniel Williams bagged a nifty equalizing header, while Huddersfield Town's Duane Holmes netted his first pro goal in a rout.
LOOK WHO'S BACK
And in a piece of news that's sure to bring a smile to many a US national team fan, ESPNFC.com reports that former Houston Dynamo star Stuart Holden is training with the US national team as he continues his long road back from injury.
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