Rookie defender Matt Besler, the Kansas City Wizards first pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, is penning a weekly blog post at MLS Daily. Great work by the site editor to bring Matt in to offer up the "inside look" at the MLS experience.
Read on -- Across The Midwest Pitch - #1
Showing posts with label 2009 MLS SuperDraft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009 MLS SuperDraft. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
MLS Stay Stateside
Kartik Krishnaiyer at MLS Talk with an excellent piece on the need for MLS to refocus on domestic priorities -- Read On -- MLS Needs to Refocus on the Domestic Game
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Steve Zakuani Interview at MLSDraft.net
The men from up north who run MLSDraft.net with a fine early season interview from Seattle's Steve Zakuani. Read on at their site...
By the way, Zakuani scored tonight against San Jose in the 42nd minute at tonight's match at Qwest Field.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Post SuperDraft Interviews
We will have some up in the next 72 hours or so... Drop back in for the fun.
2009 MLS SuperDraft -- 5 Predictions
Here are five from the crystal ball. Let's check back next fall and see how right or wrong we were.
1. Lyle Adams will be a finalist for Rookie of the Year
2. Six first rounders will appear in at least 20 games. Last season there were two - Sean Franklin and Roger Espinoza.
3. Peri Marosevic will be the first rookie to score a goal.
4. Zach Simmons will record the first shutout.
5. Kyle Patterson will be 2009's MLS Rookie of the Year.
Post your 2009 rookie predictions in the comments section.
See also: 2009 MLS SuperDraft -- Final Notes
1. Lyle Adams will be a finalist for Rookie of the Year
2. Six first rounders will appear in at least 20 games. Last season there were two - Sean Franklin and Roger Espinoza.
3. Peri Marosevic will be the first rookie to score a goal.
4. Zach Simmons will record the first shutout.
5. Kyle Patterson will be 2009's MLS Rookie of the Year.
Post your 2009 rookie predictions in the comments section.
See also: 2009 MLS SuperDraft -- Final Notes
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
2009 MLS SuperDraft -- Final Notes
Some last minute articles and posts from around the web...
- 2009 Final MLS SuperDraft Forward Rankings - 3rd Degree
- 2009 Final MLS SuperDraft Midfield Rankings - 3rd Degree
- 2009 Final MLS SuperDraft Defender Rankings - 3rd Degree
- 2009 Final Goalkeeping Prospects Rankings - 3rd Degree
- MLS Combine Wrap Up - 3rd Degree
- 2009 MLS Final Draft Rankings - Pro Player Pipeline
- The Spirit in St. Louis - Soccer Insider
- SBI MLS Mock Draft (Version 5.0) - Soccer By Ives
- From College to the Pros -- Nice Mock Draft
- The 2nd Round - MLSDraft.net
- Greetings from St. Louis (MLS News & Notes) - Soccer By Ives
- Some Draft Eve thoughts - The 24th Minute
Midfielder Brad Ring Speaks Before MLS SuperDraft
Indiana University midfielder Brad Ring is one of top prospects available for tomorrow's 2009 MLS SuperDraft. Analyst Buzz Carrick has the holding mid listed as his number 11 prospect in the entire player pool. Soccer City FC recently spoke with the player prior to the MLS Combine which he was unable to attend due to injury.
You returned to compete against rival Saint Louis in the NCAA tournament, but now are not attending the combine due to injury. Is it the same or different injury and how is it healing?
- Yes, I am still rehabbing from an injury that I got against Ohio State in the Big Ten regular season. I missed about 7 games due to the injury but came back for the NCAA tournament games St. Louis, Michigan and St. Johns. Coming back for those 3 games probably slowed my healing process but it was worth it in my mind to end my college career fighting along side my teammates.
What lessons as team captain will you take with you to the professional game?
- As a 2 year captain at Indiana University I learned a lot. The most important thing I learned was how players respond differently to different situations. A captain must know each individual player and know how to get the best out of them.
You and your teammates advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament and ended with a 14-7-3 record. Was the season a success?
- To answer the question bluntly, no, it was not a success. Although the vast majority of programs around the country would be happy making it to the quarterfinals, we had higher expectations of ourselves.
Can you talk about your interactions with Head Coach Mike Freitag?
- Coach Freitag is a passionate coach who cares deeply about every single player on the roster. Obviously, he is a great coach and is knowledgeable of the game but he also cares about off the field issues that each player is going through. Our coaching staff at IU is constantly making sure things are going smoothly in every aspect of our lives.
What was your most memorable collegiate moment?
- The most memorable moment in my college career was actually a game that we tied at Maryland my freshman year. We were down 0-3 with only 17 minutes left in the game. We ended up scoring 3 goals and taking it into overtime. The game ended in a tie but that comeback showed the fight and never give up attitude that all IU teams have.
Care to comment on the outlook for the Hoosier program in 2009?
- The Indiana Hoosiers will do just fine in 2009. I believe we lost 9 players but with the talent currently on the roster along with a solid recruiting class, I'm sure that another player will be ready to step in and take the place of a player who left this year. I expect big things from my Hoosiers and I'll definitely be watching the games whenever possible.
What goals do you have heading into your professional career?
- I like to take it one step at a time and not look ahead to far. With that being said, currently my first professional goal is to simply be drafted. Hopefully that occurs and then I will set my next goal.
Will you be attending the MLS SuperDraft?
- I am unsure if I will be attending the MLS draft or not. I will be communicating with my agent to see what he thinks.
For more interviews: 2009 Pre-Combine Interviews at Soccer City FC
You returned to compete against rival Saint Louis in the NCAA tournament, but now are not attending the combine due to injury. Is it the same or different injury and how is it healing?
- Yes, I am still rehabbing from an injury that I got against Ohio State in the Big Ten regular season. I missed about 7 games due to the injury but came back for the NCAA tournament games St. Louis, Michigan and St. Johns. Coming back for those 3 games probably slowed my healing process but it was worth it in my mind to end my college career fighting along side my teammates.
What lessons as team captain will you take with you to the professional game?
- As a 2 year captain at Indiana University I learned a lot. The most important thing I learned was how players respond differently to different situations. A captain must know each individual player and know how to get the best out of them.
You and your teammates advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament and ended with a 14-7-3 record. Was the season a success?
- To answer the question bluntly, no, it was not a success. Although the vast majority of programs around the country would be happy making it to the quarterfinals, we had higher expectations of ourselves.
Can you talk about your interactions with Head Coach Mike Freitag?
- Coach Freitag is a passionate coach who cares deeply about every single player on the roster. Obviously, he is a great coach and is knowledgeable of the game but he also cares about off the field issues that each player is going through. Our coaching staff at IU is constantly making sure things are going smoothly in every aspect of our lives.
What was your most memorable collegiate moment?
- The most memorable moment in my college career was actually a game that we tied at Maryland my freshman year. We were down 0-3 with only 17 minutes left in the game. We ended up scoring 3 goals and taking it into overtime. The game ended in a tie but that comeback showed the fight and never give up attitude that all IU teams have.
Care to comment on the outlook for the Hoosier program in 2009?
- The Indiana Hoosiers will do just fine in 2009. I believe we lost 9 players but with the talent currently on the roster along with a solid recruiting class, I'm sure that another player will be ready to step in and take the place of a player who left this year. I expect big things from my Hoosiers and I'll definitely be watching the games whenever possible.
What goals do you have heading into your professional career?
- I like to take it one step at a time and not look ahead to far. With that being said, currently my first professional goal is to simply be drafted. Hopefully that occurs and then I will set my next goal.
Will you be attending the MLS SuperDraft?
- I am unsure if I will be attending the MLS draft or not. I will be communicating with my agent to see what he thinks.
For more interviews: 2009 Pre-Combine Interviews at Soccer City FC
2009 MLS SuperDraft -- Mock Drafts and More
Here are some mocks and other draft news for those who are looking...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
2009 MLS Combine Day Three - More News
More reports filtering out from the web.
- MLS Combine Report Day Three - 3rd Degree
- 2009 MLS Combine: Day 3 (Game 1) - Pro Player Pipeline
- 2009 MLS Combine: Day 3 (Game 2) - Pro Player Pipeline
2009 MLS Combine Day Three
The news from the final day:
- Combine Day 3: The Final Countdown - MLSDraft.net
- Mock Drafts - Keepin' It Real
- Interview from the MLS SuperDraft Combine - Sounder at Heart
- 2009 Pre-Combine Interviews at Soccer City FC
Sunday, January 11, 2009
2009 MLS Combine Day Two
News and notes from day two.
- MLS Combine Report Day Two - 3rd Degree
- Combine Day 2: 5 Up, 5 Down - MLSDraft.net
- 2009 MLS Combine Day 2 (Game 1) - Pro Player Pipeline
- 2009 MLS Combine Day 2 (Game 2) - Pro Player Pipeline
- McCarthy's Musings: Second Day Settling - Goal.com
Saturday, January 10, 2009
2009 MLS Combine Day One
The latest news from day one:
- MLS Combine Report Day One - 3rd Degree
- McCarthy's Musings: First Day Jitters - at Goal.com
- 2009 MLS Combine Day 1 (Game 1) - at Pro Player Pipeline
- 2009 MLS Combine Day 1 (Game 2) - at Pro Player Pipeline
- Combine Day 1: 5 Up, 5 Down... - at MLSDraft.net
Monday, January 5, 2009
2009 MLS Combine
Soccer City FC as interviewed several of the players competing at this year's MLS Combine which begins on January 9th. We will post the interviews as they become available here or elsewhere. Stay tuned.
- MLS Combine Special: SLU's Kyle Patterson And Calum Angus - at Goal.com
- MLS Combine Special: UC Davis' Quincy Amarikwa and Dylan Curtis - at Goal.com
- MLS Combine Special: Creighton's Andrei Gotsmanov - at Goal.com
- MLS Combine Special: UW’s George John - at Goal.com
- MLS Combine Special: UW’s Raphael Cox - at Goal.com
- MLS Combine Special: Duke's Pav Castaneda - at Goal.com
- Midfielder Brad Ring Speaks Before MLS SuperDraft
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