2009 MLS SuperDraft
Date(s) | January 15, 2009 |
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Time | 1:00pm (CT) |
Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
Network(s) (US) | ESPN2 |
Picks | |
First selection | Steve Zakuani, Seattle Sounders FC |
Fewest selections |
Houston Dynamo (2 selections) |
Most selections |
New England Revolution (7 selections) |
Overall selections | 60 |
The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC. Unlike previous years, the SuperDraft was not followed by the Supplemental Draft due to roster changes for the 2009 season decreasing the number of developmental spaces.[1]
Player Selection
Any player whose name is marked with an * was contracted under the Generation Adidas program.
* | Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team |
Round one
Round one trades
- ↑ #2: San Jose Earthquakes → Toronto FC. 2008-02-28: Toronto received this pick and allocation money from San Jose in exchange for Ronnie O'Brien.[ref 1]
- ↑ #7: Colorado Rapids → D.C. United. 2008-02-08: D.C. United received this pick and Colorado's designated player spot for two years in exchange for Christian Gomez.[ref 2]
- ↑ #11: Houston Dynamo → San Jose Earthquakes → FC Dallas → New York Red Bulls. 2009-01-13: New York acquired this pick, a second-round selection (#18), and forward Dominic Oduro from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Dave van den Bergh and New York's natural first-round selection (pick #14).[ref 3] FC Dallas had acquired this pick and allocation money from San Jose in exchange for forward Arturo Alvarez on 2008-07-28.[ref 4] San Jose had acquired this pick and allocation money from Houston in exchange for forward Kei Kamara on 2008-07-24.[ref 5]
- ↑ #13: Chicago Fire → Toronto FC. 2008-07-31: Toronto FC acquired this pick and forward Chad Barrett from Chicago in exchange for the rights to forward Brian McBride.[ref 6]
- ↑ #14: New York Red Bulls → FC Dallas. 2009-01-13: FC Dallas acquired this pick and midfielder Dave van den Bergh from New York in exchange for Dallas' first-round selection (#11), a second-round selection (#18), and forward Dominic Oduro.[ref 3]
- ↑ #15: Columbus Crew → New England Revolution. 2008-08-07: New England acquired this pick and allocation money from Columbus in exchange for forward Pat Noonan. As part of the trade the clubs also switched positions in the 2008 allocation table and agreed to considerations regarding the 2009 allocation rankings.[ref 7]
Round two
Round two trades
- ↑ #18: Los Angeles Galaxy → FC Dallas → New York Red Bulls. 2009-01-13: New York acquired this pick, a first-round selection (#11), and forward Dominic Oduro from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Dave van den Bergh and New York's natural first-round selection (pick #14).[ref 3] FC Dallas had acquired this pick and allocation money from Los Angeles in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz on 2008-01-15.[ref 8]
- ↑ #19: Toronto FC → Chivas USA → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2009-01-15: Los Angeles acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for defender Ante Jazic, a 2009 third-round selection (#35), and a 2009 fourth-round selection (#49).[ref 9] Chivas USA had acquired this pick and a 2010 conditional SuperDraft pick from Toronto FC in exchange for the rights to Amado Guevara on 2008-04-09.[ref 10]
- ↑ #20: FC Dallas → Colorado Rapids → Chicago Fire. 2009-01-15: Chicago acquired this pick and allocation money from Colorado in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#28) and the rights to goalkeeper Matt Pickens.[ref 11] Colorado had acquired this pick and a 2009 third-round pick (#35) from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Bruno Guarda on 2008-07-28.[ref 12]
- ↑ #22: Colorado Rapids → Kansas City Wizards. 2008-01-16: Kansas City acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for defender José Burciaga, Jr..[ref 13]
- ↑ #24: Chivas USA → Los Angeles Galaxy → New England Revolution. 2008-04-18: New England acquired this pick from Los Angeles in exchange for defender Joe Franchino.[ref 14] Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for defender Shavar Thomas on 2007-05-03.[ref 15]
- ↑ #26: Houston Dynamo → D.C. United. 2007-12-12: D.C. United acquired this pick and goalkeeper Zach Wells from Houston in exchange for defender Bobby Boswell.[ref 16]
- ↑ #27: Real Salt Lake → FC Dallas. 2007-06-06: FC Dallas acquired this pick after MLS determined that Real Salt Lake had tampered when it hired goalkeeper coach Jeff Cassar away from FC Dallas. The league also fined RSL $20,000.[ref 17]
- ↑ #28: Chicago Fire → Colorado Rapids. 2009-01-15: Colorado acquired this pick and the rights to goalkeeper Matt Pickens from Chicago in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#20) and allocation money.[ref 11]
Round three
Round three trades
- ↑ #35: FC Dallas → Colorado Rapids → Los Angeles Galaxy → Chivas USA. 2009-01-15: Chivas USA acquired this pick, a 2009 fourth-round selection (#49), and defender Ante Jazic from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#19).[ref 9] Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for the rights to defender Ty Harden on 2009-01-13.[ref 18] Colorado had acquired this pick and a 2009 second-round pick (#20) from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Bruno Guarda on 2008-07-28.[ref 12]
- ↑ #38: Kansas City Wizards → New England Revolution. 2008-11-24: New England acquired this pick and allocation money from Kansas City in exchange for forward Adam Cristman.[ref 19]
- ↑ #39: Chivas USA → FC Dallas → Toronto FC. 2008-08-08: Toronto FC acquired this pick from FC Dallas in exchange for forward Jeff Cunningham.[ref 20] FC Dallas had received this pick (originally a conditional pick) from Chivas USA in exchange for midfielder Ramon Nunez on 2007-08-15.[ref 21]
- ↑ #42: Real Salt Lake → Kansas City Wizards. 2007-09-14: Kansas City acquired this pick, its natural 1st round pick in the 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft and a portion of a player allocation from Real Salt Lake in exchange for forward Yura Movsisyan and a Youth International roster spot.[ref 22]
Round four
Round four trades
- ↑ #47: San Jose Earthquakes → Colorado Rapids. 2008-05-21: Colorado acquired this pick and goalkeeper Preston Burpo from San Jose in exchange for forward Jovan Kirovski and defender Kelly Gray.[ref 23]
- ↑ #49: Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy → Chivas USA. 2009-01-15: Chivas USA acquired this pick, a 2009 third-round selection (#35), and defender Ante Jazic from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#19).[ref 9] Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Toronto FC in exchange for midfielder Kevin Harmse on 2008-02-29.[ref 24]
- ↑ #50: FC Dallas → Kansas City Wizards. 2008-07-18: Kansas City acquired this pick from FC Dallas in exchange for use of an international roster spot for the balance of the 2008 MLS season.[ref 25]
- ↑ #51: DC United → Colorado Rapids. 2008-09-12: Colorado acquired this pick from DC United in exchange for an international roster spot.[ref 26]
- ↑ #52: Colorado Rapids → Chicago Fire. 2007-08-15: Chicago acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for defender Tony Sanneh.[ref 27]
- ↑ #53: Kansas City Wizards → Colorado Rapids. 2007-08-15: Colorado acquired this pick, a first-round selection in the 2009 supplemental draft, and allocation money from Kansas City in exchange for forward Herculez Gomez.[ref 28]
- ↑ #54: Chivas USA → Real Salt Lake. 2007-12-20: It is believed Real Salt Lake acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for forward Atiba Harris.[ref 29] RSL also received a 2008 third-round selection from Chivas USA in the trade.[ref 30]
- ↑ #59: New York Red Bulls → Colorado Rapids. 2007-03-30: Colorado acquired this pick (originally a conditional pick) and a 2008 fourth-round selection from New York in exchange for forward Clint Mathis.[ref 31]
2009 SuperDraft Trade Note
- Real Salt Lake acquired midfielder Will Johnson from Chicago Fire in a trade on 2008-08-22. In return, Chicago was to receive a natural fourth-round 2009 selection and a second-round 2011 MLS SuperDraft selection from RSL.[ref 32] However, the trade also contained a clause that allowed Chicago to receive allocation money in lieu of the draft picks. Chicago chose the allocation money.
2009 Supplemental Draft Trades
In December 2008 the league decided to cancel the Supplemental Draft, which had typically been held shortly after the annual SuperDraft.[2] Prior to the cancellation a number of trades were made involving 2009 Supplemental Draft picks. It is unknown what compensation, if any, clubs which acquired 2009 Supplemental Draft picks in trades received in lieu of the draft picks. Announced trades involving 2009 Supplemental Draft selections include:
- Round 1, Kansas City Wizards → Colorado Rapids. 2007-08-15: Colorado Rapids acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft, a fourth-round pick (#53) in the 2009 SuperDraft, and allocation money from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for forward Herculez Gomez.[ref 28]
- Round 1, Real Salt Lake → Kansas City Wizards. 2007-09-14: Kansas City Wizards acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft, a third-round pick (#42) in the 2009 SuperDraft, and a portion of a player allocation from Real Salt Lake in exchange for forward Yura Movsisyan and a Youth International roster spot.[ref 22]
- Round 1, D.C. United → Toronto FC. 2008-04-03: Toronto FC acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for defender Mike Zaher.[ref 33]
- Round 1, FC Dallas → Columbus Crew. 2008-07-18: Columbus Crew acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from FC Dallas in exchange for use of an international roster spot for the remainder of the 2008 season.[ref 34]
- Round 1, Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-08-21: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired first-round and second-round selections in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and salary budget considerations from Toronto FC in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz.[ref 35]
- Round 2, Real Salt Lake → Colorado Rapids. 2007-07-13: Colorado Rapids acquired a second-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a first-round pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft from Real Salt Lake in exchange for defender Chris Wingert.[ref 36]
- Round 2, Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-08-21: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired second-round and first-round selections in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and salary budget considerations from Toronto FC in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz.[ref 35]
- Round 3, Columbus Crew → Colorado Rapids. 2007-02-28: Colorado Rapids acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and defender Tim Ward from Columbus Crew in exchange for forward Nicolás Hernández.[ref 37]
- Round 3, D.C. United → Houston Dynamo. 2008-03-17: Houston Dynamo acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for midfielder Jeremy Barlow.[ref 38]
- Round 3, San Jose Earthquakes → FC Dallas. 2008-04-03: FC Dallas acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for defender Jamil Roberts.[ref 39]
- Round 3, Toronto FC → New York Red Bulls. 2008-09-12: New York Red Bulls acquired third-round and fourth-round picks in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Toronto FC in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.[ref 40]
- Round 4, Real Salt Lake → New York Red Bulls. 2007-02-23: New York Red Bulls acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Real Salt Lake in exchange for goalkeeper Nick Rimando.[ref 41]
- Round 4, New York Red Bulls → Colorado Rapids. 2007-03-23: Colorado Rapids acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a third-round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from New York Red Bulls in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.[ref 42]
- Round 4, Chicago Fire → Toronto FC. 2007-04-07: Toronto FC acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Chicago Fire in exchange for goalkeeper Jon Busch.[ref 43]
- Round 4, San Jose Earthquakes → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-04-03: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for midfielder Matt Hatzke.[ref 39]
- Round 4, Toronto FC → New York Red Bulls. 2008-09-12: New York Red Bulls acquired fourth-round and third-round picks in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Toronto FC in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.[ref 40]
See also
References
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- ↑ Goff, Steven (2008-02-08). "Gomez Deal Announced [updated]". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- 1 2 3 Dure, Beau (2009-01-13). "Van den Bergh dealt to Dallas". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "FC Dallas trades Arturo Alvarez to San Jose for 2009 Superdraft first round pick". Dallas Morning News. 2008-07-28. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "San Jose's Kamara acquired for draft pick". AmericanSoccerNews.net. 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
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- ↑ "Dallas trades Ruiz to Galaxy for cash, draft pick". USA Today. 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- 1 2 3 "Live Draft Update: Trade with Chivas USA completed". The LA Galaxy. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ Galarcep, Ives (2008-04-09). "Toronto signs Guevara to four-year deal". ESPNSoccernet. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- 1 2 Arroyave, Luis (2009-01-16). "Chicago Fire selects Baggio Husidic in MLS draft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- 1 2 "Rapids Trade Bruno Guarda to FC Dallas". Our Sports Central. 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
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- ↑ "Los Angeles Galaxy Trade Defender Shavar Thomas to Chivas USA". Our Sports Central. 2007-05-03. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ Goff, Steven (2007-12-12). "Breaking News: Boswell Traded". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ Black, Michael (2007-06-06). "RSL coach hire ends in fine, lost draft pick". Deseret News. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Sports Briefing - Soccer; Red Bulls Deal Van Den Bergh". New York Times. 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Busy Weekend/Wizards Acquire Cristman". The Sporting Way, the Official Blog of Sporting Kansas City. 2008-11-24. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Toronto FC deals Jeff Cunningham to Dallas". CBC Sports. 2008-08-08. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Chivas USA acquire Ramon Nunez". MLSSoccer.com. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
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- ↑ "Harmse Heading North". The LA Galaxy. 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Kansas City Wizards Acquire 4th Round 2009 MLS SuperDraft Pick from FC Dallas". Our Sports Central. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "D.C. United signs defender Ibrahim Koroma". Our Sports Central. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ "Notes: Rapids sign Sanneh". Rocky Mountain News. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- 1 2 Forbes, Brian (2008-12-03). "Gomez traded from Rapids to K.C.". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael C. (2009-01-14). "RSL Doesn't Expect Much From Draft". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ↑ "Chivas USA acquires Harris from RSL". ESPNSoccernet. 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ↑ "Rapids trade Mathis to Red Bulls". Associated Press. 2007-03-30. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ↑ "Will Johnson Player Page" (Press release). MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ↑ "Toronto Deals Zaher's Rights To D.C. United". Our Sports Central. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "Crew acquires first-round Supplemental Draft pick from FC Dallas in exchange for international pick". Our Sports Central. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- 1 2 "Toronto FC get forward Ruiz from LA". Major League Soccer. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ "Rapids Trade Rights to Chris Wingert, Waive Roberto Brown". Colorado Rapids. 13 July 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "Rapids Complete Trade With Columbus for Tim Ward and Draft Pick". Colorado Rapids. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "D.C. United Acquires Rights To Jeremy Barlow". Our Sports Central. 17 March 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- 1 2 "San Jose Earthquakes Sign Five Players Prior to Opener Against Galaxy". Our Sports Central. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- 1 2 "Toronto FC trades for Hunter Freeman". CBC Sports. 12 September 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "Real Salt Lake Re-acquires gk Nick Rimando". KSL.com. 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ↑ "Rapids Trade Defender Hunter Freeman to Red Bull New York". Our Sports Central. 23 March 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "Fire Signs Veteran Goalkeeper Jon Busch". Our Sports Central. 7 April 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2014.