2014 MLS SuperDraft podcast and mock draft
Podcast of myself joining Kamal Hylton talking about the 2014 MLS Draft:
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2014 MLS Mock SuperDraft
Put together after the recording of this episode of the Gaffer & Hooligan, there have been a few small revisions to Aaron Nielsen's and as an update to the first round mock draft, we offer Aaron's most recent selections for the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.
* Generation Adidas - (W denotes winger)
* Generation Adidas - (W denotes winger)
FIRST ROUND
 | 1. DC United - Patrick Mullins, FW | |
DC picks Mullins to help replace offense left by the departing Dwayne De Rosario.
 | 2. Philadelphia Union - *Christian Dean, CB | |
With two early picks the Union can take the greater risk and pick Dean. The fact he will not count against salary cap help as well.
 | 3. Vancouver Whitecaps - Steve Birnbuam, CB | |
Despite Blake being the smarter choice, in my view the temptation of a starting CB in 2014 might be too much to give up.
 | 4. New England Revolution - *Andre Blake, GK | |
My top prospect will make the Revolution younger, yet stronger, and a club to watch for the future.
 | 5. FC Dallas - Steve Neumann, AM | |
Very early in most people's opinion, but a lack of midfield offense and willingness to develop make Neumann a perfect fit.
| | 6. Philadelphia Union - *Marlon Hairston, CM | |
Young box-to-box midfielder gives the Union another player with a GA contract.
| | 7. Vancouver Whitecaps - *Schillo Tshuma, FW | |
Overrated in my view, but Vancouver seems to never pass on a young forward with potential.
 | 8. Chicago Fire - *AJ Cochrane, DF | |
After adding two midfielders via HGP, Chicago takes DP defender AJ Cochrane for added depth.
 | 9. SJ Earthquakes - *Eric Miller, FB | |
San Jose try to replace a position after two left this winter, and take Miller before the Impact.
 | 10. Montreal Impact - Kyle Venter, CB | |
With Miller gone, the Impact work on replacing Nesta and likely have more knowledge of Venter than Cope.
 | 11. Colorado Rapids - Pedro Ribeiro, CM | |
The Rapids create a very interesting young central midfield combo of Powers and Ribeiro.
| | 12. New England Revolution - Mamadou Diouf, FW | |
Revs grab a second UCONN player, this one helping in the much needed forward position.
 | 13. Seattle Sounders - JJ Koval, DM | |
Seattle stays on the west coast and goes for security in midfield depth.
 | 14. LA Galaxy - *Damion Lowe, FB | |
LA Galaxy grabs the last GA in the draft for much needed help in the full back position.
 | 15. Toronto FC - Jared Watts, DM | |
The new TFC are looking for depth, but with rumors of Laba leaving Watts can provide some grittiness.
 | 16. Houston Dynamo - Kevin Cope, CB | |
Might be the steal of the draft so there will be no surprise if Houston will make a move for him.
 | 17. Portland Timbers - Mark Sherrod, FW | |
Sherrod played with the Timbers U23 and they will be happy to draft him he falls to number 17.
 | 18. Real Salt Lake - Joey Dillon, DM | |
Salt Lake goes for proven positional play over athleticism at defensive midfield.
| | 19. New England Revolution - Pete Caringi, FW | |
Adding to potential upfront, Caringi might be second choice in draft but first choice on the pitch.
SECOND ROUND
20. Chivas USA - AJ Corrado, RM
Midfielder with good cross from the right, including corners.
21. Seattle Sounders FC - Ben Sweat, FB
Full Back can develop a partnership to DeAndre Yedlin on the left.
22. New York Red Bulls - Jacob Bushue, FB
Red Bulls have question in Defensive Midfield and Full Back with Jacob Bushue having pro potential in both positions.
23. Columbus Crew - Victor Chavez, W
There is a varity of Winger/Forwards in the draft still and although not local Chavez might be best.
24. Toronto FC - Grant Van de Casteele, CB
A defender who can play both Centre and Full Back might give the Reds more security in defense.
25. Philadelphia Union - Eric Stevenson, LM
Philadelphia can start to concentrate on offense and Stevenson provides options on the Left
26. Portland Timbers - Reinaldo Brenes, W
Akron product could excel under Porter who coached and recruited him at Akron.
27. Philadelphia Union - Luca Gimenez, W
Gimanez can match Stevenson from the right but the Brazilian will count as a foreign player
28. San Jose Earthquakes - Fife Baiden, DM
Athletic Ghanaian Defensive Midfielder who played on the west coast.
29. Montreal Impact - Mackenzie Pridham, FW
Canadian born striker could provide some much needed depth in that position.
30. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Ryan Neil, FB
Good combine will bring Neil up in the draft as a full back. although a Midfielder in college.
31. New England Revolution - Nick Hagglund, CB
Talented defender only improves New England's draft.
32. Houston Dynamo - Aodhan Quinn, RM
Experienced college midfielder fits Houston's history of development.
33. Colorado Rapids - Zach Bolden, AM
Local player needs to show he can transfer success to the pros.
34. New York Red Bulls - George Fochive, DM
French Defensive Midfielder could provide Red Bulls with midfield depth.
35. Colorado Rapids - Patrick Slogic, CB
Another Hometown player, at 6'6 has potential to be an intimidating Centre Back.
36. Portland Timbers - Robert Derschang, W
Another Akron product who can play all three positions on the left side.
37. Montreal Impact - Marco Franco, FB
Provides Montreal the full back depth that they missed out earlier in the draft.
38. Sporting Kansas City - Taylor Peay, CB
Centre Back who can score may also play defensive midfield.
THIRD ROUND
Midfielder with good cross from the right, including corners.
21. Seattle Sounders FC - Ben Sweat, FB
Full Back can develop a partnership to DeAndre Yedlin on the left.
22. New York Red Bulls - Jacob Bushue, FB
Red Bulls have question in Defensive Midfield and Full Back with Jacob Bushue having pro potential in both positions.
23. Columbus Crew - Victor Chavez, W
There is a varity of Winger/Forwards in the draft still and although not local Chavez might be best.
24. Toronto FC - Grant Van de Casteele, CB
A defender who can play both Centre and Full Back might give the Reds more security in defense.
25. Philadelphia Union - Eric Stevenson, LM
Philadelphia can start to concentrate on offense and Stevenson provides options on the Left
26. Portland Timbers - Reinaldo Brenes, W
Akron product could excel under Porter who coached and recruited him at Akron.
27. Philadelphia Union - Luca Gimenez, W
Gimanez can match Stevenson from the right but the Brazilian will count as a foreign player
28. San Jose Earthquakes - Fife Baiden, DM
Athletic Ghanaian Defensive Midfielder who played on the west coast.
29. Montreal Impact - Mackenzie Pridham, FW
Canadian born striker could provide some much needed depth in that position.
30. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Ryan Neil, FB
Good combine will bring Neil up in the draft as a full back. although a Midfielder in college.
31. New England Revolution - Nick Hagglund, CB
Talented defender only improves New England's draft.
32. Houston Dynamo - Aodhan Quinn, RM
Experienced college midfielder fits Houston's history of development.
33. Colorado Rapids - Zach Bolden, AM
Local player needs to show he can transfer success to the pros.
34. New York Red Bulls - George Fochive, DM
French Defensive Midfielder could provide Red Bulls with midfield depth.
35. Colorado Rapids - Patrick Slogic, CB
Another Hometown player, at 6'6 has potential to be an intimidating Centre Back.
36. Portland Timbers - Robert Derschang, W
Another Akron product who can play all three positions on the left side.
37. Montreal Impact - Marco Franco, FB
Provides Montreal the full back depth that they missed out earlier in the draft.
38. Sporting Kansas City - Taylor Peay, CB
Centre Back who can score may also play defensive midfield.
THIRD ROUND
39. Portland Timbers - Nikita Kotlov, W
Skillful winger fits the mold that Porter has liked in Akron and now in Portland.
40. Chivas USA - Richard Marquez, CB
Unknown local product with Hispanic roots.
41. Sporting Kansas City - Michael Calderon, AM
Talented attacking midfielder although needs to find purpose/role in MLS.
42. Columbus Crew - Thomas McNamara, CM
Offensive Central Midfielder needs to improve defense to be valuable.
43. FC Dallas - Zach Barnes, CM
Texas product, not invited combine, but has potential.
44. Philadelphia Union - Martin Ontiveros, W
Additional depth upfront with some skills and speed.
45. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Ronny Mendoza, CB
Ecuador Centre Back with upside, but will need adapt to play in MLS.
46. Philadelphia Union - Daniel Lovitz, CM
Smart and hard working Central Midfielder from the area.
47. San Jose Earthquakes - Joe Sofia, CB
Non combine invitee, although defensive leader at UCLA
48. Montreal Impact - Wojciech Wojcik, FW
Forward with size and skills although questions regarding pro ability.
49. Colorado Rapids - Tesho Akindele, FW
Local product from division two school has Canadian citizenship.
50. New England Revolution - Tyler Gibson, DM
Reliable midfield force, although not overly talented.
51. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Romena Bowie, DM
Jamaican who has struggled to reach his potential.
52. Philadelphia Union - Enrique Cardenas, W
Small Winger with offensive potential.
53. Real Salt Lake - Adnan Gabeljic, FW
Big Forward who has yet to show touch.
54. Houston Dynamo - Sunny Jane, W
Highly touted preseason but fell and not invited to combine.
55. Seattle Sounders FC - Spencer Richey, GK
Injured Goalie although has good potential when healthy.
56. D.C. United - Jimmy Ockford, CB
Defender/Midfielder who should provide good depth.
57. Sporting Kansas City - Alex Sweetin, AM
Miss Combine with injury a dead ball specialist in college.
FOURTH ROUND
Skillful winger fits the mold that Porter has liked in Akron and now in Portland.
40. Chivas USA - Richard Marquez, CB
Unknown local product with Hispanic roots.
41. Sporting Kansas City - Michael Calderon, AM
Talented attacking midfielder although needs to find purpose/role in MLS.
42. Columbus Crew - Thomas McNamara, CM
Offensive Central Midfielder needs to improve defense to be valuable.
43. FC Dallas - Zach Barnes, CM
Texas product, not invited combine, but has potential.
44. Philadelphia Union - Martin Ontiveros, W
Additional depth upfront with some skills and speed.
45. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Ronny Mendoza, CB
Ecuador Centre Back with upside, but will need adapt to play in MLS.
46. Philadelphia Union - Daniel Lovitz, CM
Smart and hard working Central Midfielder from the area.
47. San Jose Earthquakes - Joe Sofia, CB
Non combine invitee, although defensive leader at UCLA
48. Montreal Impact - Wojciech Wojcik, FW
Forward with size and skills although questions regarding pro ability.
49. Colorado Rapids - Tesho Akindele, FW
Local product from division two school has Canadian citizenship.
50. New England Revolution - Tyler Gibson, DM
Reliable midfield force, although not overly talented.
51. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Romena Bowie, DM
Jamaican who has struggled to reach his potential.
52. Philadelphia Union - Enrique Cardenas, W
Small Winger with offensive potential.
53. Real Salt Lake - Adnan Gabeljic, FW
Big Forward who has yet to show touch.
54. Houston Dynamo - Sunny Jane, W
Highly touted preseason but fell and not invited to combine.
55. Seattle Sounders FC - Spencer Richey, GK
Injured Goalie although has good potential when healthy.
56. D.C. United - Jimmy Ockford, CB
Defender/Midfielder who should provide good depth.
57. Sporting Kansas City - Alex Sweetin, AM
Miss Combine with injury a dead ball specialist in college.
FOURTH ROUND
58. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Chris Duvall, FB
Overshadowed Fullback in college who ran track.
59. Chivas USA - Miguel Gonzalez, FW
Uninvited to combine but lead the NCAA in Shots on Target.
60. Toronto FC - Tomislav Zadro, AM
Canadian Attacking Midfielder with European Soccer background.
61. Chicago Fire - Matt Walker, W
Uninvited to combine and Undersized but has a history of scoring goals.
62. FC Dallas - Omar Matta, AM
Overlooked midfielder who lead Tulsa to a successful season.
63. Philadelphia Union - Jason Plumhoff, AM
Non combine invite although local and great offensive numbers.
64. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Rafael Diaz, GK
Smallish Keeper but can make saves.
65. Chicago Fire - Andre Lewis, W
Small Jamaican U20 Winger who is mostly an unknown.
66. San Jose Earthquakes - Alec Sundly, MF
West coast midfielder with some USNT background.
67. Montreal Impact - Alex Martinez, AM
Flair attacking midfielder although many questions.
68. Colorado Rapids - Fabio Pereira, AM
Free Kick Specialist who lacks in other skills.
69. D.C. United - Andy Lubahn, FW
Experienced Forward who succeed through effort.
70. Real Salt Lake - Michael Kafari, DM
Ghanaian Defensive Midfielder will struggle for foreign spot.
71. Portland Timbers - Martin Ontiveros, W
Originally recruited by Akron became offensive leader at Furman.
72. Los Angeles Galaxy - Victor Munoz, AM
Spanish Midfielder who never capitalized on skills.
73. Portland Timbers - Braian Acuna, FB
Unknown Argentinian youth international.
74. San Jose Earthquakes - Peter Schmetz, CB
Big German Defender who played on the west coast.
75. Chicago Fire - Austin Oldham, CM
Versatile Midfielder who relies on hard work.
76. Sporting Kansas City - Kristopher Tyrpak, W
Was youth teammate with Whitecaps Kekuta Manneh.
77. Seattle Sounders FC - Michael Harris, FB
Flip throw caused trouble in college could also work in MLS.
Overshadowed Fullback in college who ran track.
59. Chivas USA - Miguel Gonzalez, FW
Uninvited to combine but lead the NCAA in Shots on Target.
60. Toronto FC - Tomislav Zadro, AM
Canadian Attacking Midfielder with European Soccer background.
61. Chicago Fire - Matt Walker, W
Uninvited to combine and Undersized but has a history of scoring goals.
62. FC Dallas - Omar Matta, AM
Overlooked midfielder who lead Tulsa to a successful season.
63. Philadelphia Union - Jason Plumhoff, AM
Non combine invite although local and great offensive numbers.
64. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Rafael Diaz, GK
Smallish Keeper but can make saves.
65. Chicago Fire - Andre Lewis, W
Small Jamaican U20 Winger who is mostly an unknown.
66. San Jose Earthquakes - Alec Sundly, MF
West coast midfielder with some USNT background.
67. Montreal Impact - Alex Martinez, AM
Flair attacking midfielder although many questions.
68. Colorado Rapids - Fabio Pereira, AM
Free Kick Specialist who lacks in other skills.
69. D.C. United - Andy Lubahn, FW
Experienced Forward who succeed through effort.
70. Real Salt Lake - Michael Kafari, DM
Ghanaian Defensive Midfielder will struggle for foreign spot.
71. Portland Timbers - Martin Ontiveros, W
Originally recruited by Akron became offensive leader at Furman.
72. Los Angeles Galaxy - Victor Munoz, AM
Spanish Midfielder who never capitalized on skills.
73. Portland Timbers - Braian Acuna, FB
Unknown Argentinian youth international.
74. San Jose Earthquakes - Peter Schmetz, CB
Big German Defender who played on the west coast.
75. Chicago Fire - Austin Oldham, CM
Versatile Midfielder who relies on hard work.
76. Sporting Kansas City - Kristopher Tyrpak, W
Was youth teammate with Whitecaps Kekuta Manneh.
77. Seattle Sounders FC - Michael Harris, FB
Flip throw caused trouble in college could also work in MLS.
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