2012 Mock SuperDraft - Second Round

<strong>Simon Borg</strong>

<strong>Jason Saghini</strong>

<strong>Travis Clark</strong>

<strong>20</strong>

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<strong>Colin Rolfe (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A big target striker who is intimidated by no one. Perhaps not refined technically but scrappy, physical and generally a handful up top. You know Marsch appreciates all those traits</p>

<strong>Casey Townsend (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Maryland</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Defensive help is needed, but the better talent left is on the offensive side of the ball and the midfield, so Marsch plays it safe with a talented target man</p>

<strong>Kenney Walker (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Needing to fill a number of gaps, Walker provides Montreal with a proven winner, technically gifted midfielder, with a blistering shot</p>

<strong>21</strong>

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<strong>Tommy Meyer (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Indiana</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Arguably the most complete centerback at the MLS Player Combine could eventually challenge for a starting spot given his ability to playmake from the back</p>

<strong>Chris Estridge (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Indiana</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Attack-minded outside back offers depth on both sides and can play at midfield in a pinch</p>

<strong>Miguel Ibarra (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UC-Irvine</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">An exciting talent reminiscent of Andy Najar, Ibarra’s speed and skill would be fun to watch on the wing in Vancouver</p>

<strong>22</strong>

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<strong>Austin Berry (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Big, physical defender will add another dimension to the Revs' centerback corps. Exceptional in the air</p>

<strong>Ethan Finlay (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Creighton</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Likely to move to outside mid in MLS, but talent is there and NE needs a lot of help in attacking end</p>

<strong>Chris Estridge (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Indiana</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A versatile player who can play at either outside back spot, Estridge could also play spot duty at either wide midfield spot</p>

<strong>23</strong>

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<strong>Greg Klazura (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Notre Dame</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">The Fire have followed him closely and know all about his quickness, his defensive abilities, his service and the fact that he can play both fullback positions</p>

<strong>Bryan Gaul (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Bradley</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A lot of upside from a local kid with great tools. I don't see Chicago letting him drop past here</p>

<strong>RJ Allen (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Monmouth</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Depth at outside back is lacking for the Fire, and in Allen they could pick up a possible starter this season</p>

<strong>24</strong>

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<strong>RJ Allen (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Monmouth</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A fullback that gets into the attack and can play out of the back is just what Jason Kreis was looking for to make up for the departure of Robbie Russell and back up Tony Beltran</p>

<strong>RJ Allen (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Monmouth</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Solid right back option won't get past RSL a second time</p>

<strong>Colin Rolfe (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">RSL will be ecstatic to add a forward of Rolfe's quality in the second round as the best player on the board</p>

<strong>25</strong>

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<strong>Aldo Paniagua (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">General Caballero (Paraguay)</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A team with international spots to spare, takes a young, talented, battle-tested midfielder who already has Under-20 World Cup experience with Paraguay</p>

<strong>Colin Rolfe (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Good pace and a rugged attitude is a welcome addition to a frontline that can use some extra options</p>

<strong>Arthur Ivo (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">SMU</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Midfield creativity is a need for San Jose to address, and Ivo’s cultured left foot is an asset that would help in the Bay Area</p>

<strong>26</strong>

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<strong>Lance Rozeboom (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">New Mexico</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A two-way central midfielder who comes highly recommended from the college ranks. The Crew are thin in that area of the field</p>

<strong>Michael Green (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">New Mexico</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Athletic two-way midfielder that can play in several areas is a bit of a risk, but has great upside</p>

<strong>Hunter Jumper (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Virginia</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Jumper played a few positions for UVA, but could get a chance to help the Crew address their needs at left back</p>

<strong>27</strong>

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<strong>Pat Sigler (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Cal Poly</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">The Timbers can bring Sigler along slowly. He's a central defender who can play out of the back, which is an area of weakness for Portland</p>

<strong>Stefan Antonijevic (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Valparaiso</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A bit of a “project” but at 6-foot-7 and left-footed. Someone will take a shot at him and Portland has three solid center backs ahead of him to ease the transition to the pro game</p>

<strong>Kevan George (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Central Florida</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">The tall, lanky midfielder with a good motor would slot in nicely in the depth chart behind Diego Chara and Jack Jewsbury</p>

<strong>28</strong>

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<strong>Stefan Antonijevic (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Valparaiso</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Another player that Frank Klopas and the Fire are familiar with. Only a recent convert to central defender but has the size and good feet to make for a prize pick down the line</p>

<strong>Austin Berry (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Louisville</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">An "animal in the air," the knock on him is his pace, but a future partnership with the athletic Anibaba could pay dividends</p>

<strong>Luke Holmes (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Akron</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">The Englishman played just a single season for the Zips, but his pace, guile and creativity make him a decent choice for the Fire</p>

<strong>29</strong>

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<strong>Hunter Jumper (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Virginia</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">The Crew could use insurance for Jamaican left back Shaun Francis, who has had hamstring issues in recent years that have kept him out long term</p>

<strong>Greg Klazura (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Notre Dame</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">An outside back offers cover on both sides, a ton of speed, and solid defending</p>

<strong>Evans Frimpong (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Delaware</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Frimpong is a small forward that Columbus could turn to in search of more creativity in the final third</p>

<strong>30</strong>

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<strong>David Tiemstra (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Ohio State</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A central defender who comes into January very much under the radar. Although his quickness is suspect, he wins everything in the air and defends well. Good back-up to have behind Chad Marshall</p>

<strong>Benjamin Ubierna (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">San Martin (Peru)</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Tall, technical and good on the ball, he'd be a solid addition to the midfield who could play any of the three positions for KC</p>

<strong>Andy Rose (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UCLA</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A proven leader and able to play as either a defensive midfielder or center back, Rose’s abilities would fit in nicely in Kansas City, where he’d have time to make the adjustment to the pro ranks</p>

<strong>31</strong>

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<strong>Ryan Meara (GK)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Fordham</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">In need of filling out the goalkeeper depth chart, the Red Bulls take a local NY product who is known for his serious work ethic in addition to excellent size and skills</p>

<strong>Tommy Meyer (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Indiana</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Goalkeeping is a need, but without any standouts NY can add some depth to the backline</p>

<strong>Aaron Maund (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Notre Dame</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Questions about his ability on the ball hound this former U.S. youth international, but if he can make the adjustment he’d be an adequate backup as a rookie</p>

<strong>32</strong>

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<strong>Matt Hedges (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">North Carolina</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Union address depth issues at center back with one of the brightest prospects from the 2011 College Cup. The player’s height (6-foot-4) belies his skills and speed</p>

<strong>Aubrey Perry (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">South Florida</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Nowak adds a right back option who likes to get forward as cover for Sheanan Williams' potential trip to the Olympics</p>

<strong>Mykell Bates (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Santa Clara</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Bates’ versatility and athleticism would be hard to pass up for the Union as they look for more defenders</p>

<strong>33</strong>

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<strong>Warren Creavalle (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Central Florida</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A central midfielder reminiscent of Ricardo Clark with his athleticism and the ground he covers. Creavalle arguably exhibits more vision on the field and an ability to thread the pass</p>

<strong>Tony Walls (DF/MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UW-Green Bay</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Without glaring needs, Quakes take a shot with defensive midfielder who has a lot of tools, but also some questions marks</p>

<strong>Brian Ownby (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Virginia</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Injuries have sidetracked the career of this former U.S. U-20 World Cup vet. However, he has the pace and skill to provide a nice compliment to Chris Wondolowski – if he can stay healthy</p>

<strong>34</strong>

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<strong>Eder Arreola (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UCLA</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Defense is not his strength, but Arreola has the vision, dribbling ability and a fine left foot to make him a good option off the bench for the Sounders</p>

<strong>Andy Rose (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UCLA</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Schmid looks to his alma mater for some cover in central midfield and gets a smart player with good size who keeps it simple</p>

<strong>Jacob Hustedt (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Washington</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Despite Hustedt not getting a combine invite, he’s good enough for the pro ranks and is certainly well known to the Seattle technical staff</p>

<strong>35</strong>

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<strong>Michael Green (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">New Mexico</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Has all the physical and technical tools to be successful – his youth national team days are proof – and he has the versatility that Peter Nowak will love. Can he put it all together in MLS?</p>

<strong>Kirk Urso (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">North Carolina</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Joining his teammate Hedges and former 'Heel M. Farfan, Urso adds a body to the middle of the field for PHI who can keep things simple and get the ball to the Union’s many playmakers</p>

<strong>Michael Green (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">New Mexico</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">After spending time as a forward in college, Green’s athleticism and a standout senior season boosted his stock, and he’d be a good backup for Philadelphia’s defensive midfield</p>

<strong>36</strong>

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<strong>Brendan King (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Notre Dame</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Skillful utility midfielder who can play in different spots as necessary. Equally comfortable with both feet and good in possession. Sounds like an RSL player.</p>

<strong>Luckymore Mkosana (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Dartmouth</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">With Paulo, Jr's return unconfirmed, RSL adds a speedy option in the attack who can combine well and get behind defenses with crafty runs</p>

<strong>Warren Creavalle (DF/MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Central Florida</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Another versatile midfielder, Creavalle is a candidate to be converted as an outside back, a strong need for RSL</p>

<strong>37</strong>

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<strong>James Kiffe (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UCSB</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Instead of a central defender (Jermaine Taylor) filling in for Corey Ashe at left back when needed, what better than to have a left back by trade who gets up and down the line?</p>

<strong>Brendan King (MF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Notre Dame</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">With limited options on the flank after Danny Cruz's departure, HOU adds an option who can play on either side and get good service off to the front line</p>

<strong>Ryan Meara (GK)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Fordham</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">In a light draft class for goalkeepers, Dynamo can grab a solid ‘keeper here in Meara to compete as a backup for Tally Hall</p>

<strong>38</strong>

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<strong>Daniel Steres (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">San Diego State</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">A smart and athletic central defender who can learn behind Omar Gonzalez. Galaxy could use the depth. Steres’ ability in the air will make him a threat if David Beckham’s set pieces are part of the mix.</p>

<strong>Emiliano Bonfigli (FW)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">Manta FC (Ecuador)</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">If he shows well at the Combine, he could go higher but the Galaxy can take a chance on the young Argentinian if he's still around</p>

<strong>Shawn Singh (DF)</strong><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3em;">UCLA</p><p style="line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 6px;">Ironman Todd Dunivant has this spot locked down, but he can’t last forever and Singh is an attacking left back who played close by to the Galaxy the last four years</p>