a savvy colelge star -- definitely does. (
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17. Real Salt Lake:
Sean Franklin (DF, Cal State-Northridge)
RSL can address the need to add depth to its defense with a prospect in Franklin who has all the tools to succeed in MLS. (
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18. New England Revolution:
David Horst (DF, Old Dominion)
Horst adds some depth to the backline behind reigning MLS Defender of the Year Michael Parkhurst. A different type of player, he could give the Revs some extra options from time to time. (
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19. FC Dallas: Tony Beltran (DF, UCLA)
FCD will continue to add depth to the backline with an undersized, but capable outside back in Beltran who is a member of this year's Generation adidas class.
20. Columbus Crew:
Alex Nimo (FW, U.S. U-17 national team)
Sigi Schmid won't pass up a young talent with Nimo's potential if he's still available here. It doesn't hurt that the Crew could use a little spark on the attacking end. (
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21. LA Galaxy:
Ciaran O'Brien (MF, California-Santa Barbara)
LA would love to see Cervi drop to this pick, but assuming he's already off the board, they will go O'Brien, a Generation adidas player who doesn't count against the salary cap. (
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22. FC Dallas:
Stephen King (MF, Maryland)
FCD at this point has few needs and can take a chance on a player that has some questions surrounding him. King has upside potential and can turn into a valuable utility player for the Hoops. (
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23. Kansas City Wizards:
Scott Campbell (MF, North Carolina)
A highly touted college player who might drop due to his non-Generation adidas status, Campbell is a fiesty player who will add depth and energy to the K.C. midfield. (
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24. D.C. United:
David Roth (MF, Northwestern)
Another solid midfielder who might be the best player left in the draft at this point. D.C. needs to add some depth in a few areas, and David "Lee?" Roth is a good start. (
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25. Kansas City Wizards:
Xavier Balc (FW, Ohio State)
A solid collegiate player who didn't help his cause at the Combine is someone K.C. could take a shot at. With faster forwards like Sealy, Nyarko and Arnaud, Balc could be the smart set-up man who can add depth to the K.C. attack. (
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26. Chicago Fire:
Cesar Zambrano (MF, Illinois-Chicago)
If the local prospect drops to the Fire here, they should jump at the chance to find an insurance policy for Blanco. (
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27. New England Revolution:
Ryan Miller (DF, Notre Dame)
Miller had a slightly sprained ankle at the Combine, but even with that didn't look out of place. He is a versatile player who can play outside back or midfield. (
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28. LA Galaxy:
Shea Salinas (MF, Furman)
Salinas got up and down the right side pretty well at the Combine and could add some depth to the Galaxy midfield. (
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This list is not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.
