2012 MLS Supplemental Draft Takes Place Today
by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 12:42 AM CST
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The MLS Supplemental Draft takes place today via conference call at 1pm and FC Dallas has the #11 pick in the first, third and fourth rounds. While this is a fairly insignificant event, Dallas did get Eric Alexander late in the 2010 draft and there always seems to be a gem or two from each of the late rounds.
The obvious choice at #11 would be SMU attacking midfielder Arthur Ivo, a guy I've gushed about on this blog before. Ivo could potentially replace Ricardo Villar at backup attacking midfielder. Another guy I wouldn't mind Dallas taking, if available, would be Luke Holmes from Akron. The englishman was extremely impressive in the game I saw him play against SMU. He's a winger that can play on either side and has the motor/drive to be successful in MLS.
Soccer By Ives and Scott French both have a list compiling some of the talent available in the Supplemental Draft.
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Nothing against Ivo but would wingers/outside players be what we are in need of? Ivo plays where DF and Villa and Cruz all play. but we have lost to outside midfielders and could use some depth at outside backs as well. So shouldn’t that be what we are trying to pick up?
good point
i think you take the player most likely to contribute, regardless of position. at this late stage, these are all gambles so maybe youre better off going with the highest probability of success without being overly concerned about filling a specific need? hopefully this is where schellas’ strategery comes into play (or not)….
Ivo
would replace Villar and Cruz…significantly cheaper and while he’s an international right now, he told me he’s had a green card before and he’s been in America since high school so I’d think it wouldn’t be terribly difficult to get another one.
That takes about $100k off the books and an international spot. Plus, I see Ivo as a better player in terms of impact sub. I’m not exaggerating when I say he’s better at set pieces than anyone currently on FC Dallas. He could make an impact off the bench right away.
If nothing else, he’d come in as a guy that would push Villar and Cruz to up their games if they want to stay on the team.
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
That's not a streach statement...
“I’m not exaggerating when I say he’s better at set pieces than anyone currently on FC Dallas”
We’re awful there, DF has some touch but that’s not his strength. Last season I basically assumed every set piece was a turn over of possession.
long-term, not short-term concerns in supplemental draft.
It seems to me that anyone that’s fallen to the supplemental draft is unlikely to make the roster this season, let alone contribute. In that situation, I think they have to take whoever they think has the most talent and potential, regardless of position (except GK where they’re obviously stacked young and old).
Significant past draftees post-38th-pick:
I think there’s probably a gem or two out there, but when you look at the 2009 and 2010 equivalent draft pools (superdraft past 38th pick), very few names stand out a couple years into their careers:
- Eric Alexander 44th in 2010
- Sean Johnson 51st in 2010
- Danny Cruz 41st in 2009
- Mike Fucito 46th in 2009
Joao Plata stands out from the 2011 draft already, too. There’s probably a difference-maker or two that will be drafted today, but for most teams today’s draftees will see very little of an MLS pitch.
The first hit from google produced...
Center back pairing with London Woodberry at Maryland (hmmm, saw this in super draft right)..s
Team captain at Maryland
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions
Hyndman-guy versatility
Looks like he was forward as freshman, RB sophomore, and CB his last 2 years.
Are they specifically targeting teammates of FCD Academy grads (Hedges and Lee)? Probably just naturally scouted them when keeping tabs on their guys, Boyd and London.
Hines
5’7" forward, unclaimed by NYRB after graduating from their academy. His St Johns page doesn’t have any info on his senior year, and his sophomore year sounds more impressive than his junior year.
Not very optimistic about this one on the surface, but all value might have been drained from the draft pool by the time FCD picked here, anyway.
Walter Hines
From Ives…
“FC Dallas selected Walter Hines of St. John’s, a former New York Red Bulls youth academy star who never quite developed into the player they hoped. "
Wish Dallas had gotten Ivo
Oh well
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 1:34 PM CST reply actions
We know you had your heart set on him.
Sorry, buddy. Sometimes these things just aren’t meant to be.
Wait a sec: MLS draftcast says FCD 3rd rd pick is Phillipp Aseweh (Liberty)
Is it Aseweh or Hines? A guy with a slash in his position description makes more sense for SH than a 5’7" F.
Final pick
Ian Kalis from SMU…center back/right back. Won’t make the team.
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions
Will work on
whipping up as much info on these guys as possible. Expect a post within an hour or so.
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 17, 2012 1:47 PM CST reply actions
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