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ESPN is talking about Colorado Rapids forward Omar Cummings going to Aston Villa initially on loan.

They get no support from their city, especially when it comes to trying to find a way out of RFK. They may actually move to Baltimore in the next few seasons because the mayor of DC said "absolutely not" when asked about money for DC United to build a new stadium in the area. They really don't seem to put much effort into sport I mean the Redskins get attention but little else. It's quite frustrating I'd like to live in DC one day for sure and in the DCMetro area every Saturday morning the place was bursting with kids and parents playing Football, so their catchment area must be pretty big. They need support though they have a good potential there. The main reason they won't get a stadium any time soon is because the Nationals just had one built so they are out in the boondocks for a few more seasons now and I don't think the execs at DC United are willing to wait that long. There are a lot of soccerfootball fans in the city though. One of the flagship franchises as well which would be a shame to see them move.

They keep trying to push Rooney's little brother into this draft. Some people were actually expecting him to go in the top 5 MLS execs would love to have a Rooney in MLS.

http://www.tsv1860.de/de/aktuell/news/2010/news_2011-01-13_cooper.php Looks like the Timbers signed Kenny Cooper today as well. Maybe why we traded for extra allocation money.

Great pick for them. 17 goals and 8 assists in 23 matches is a good return.

Aye. The only way I was able to get even a slight hint last year was on the MLS website itself on the projected draft bit. I could be wrong, but it feels like there was a fair bit of college soccer on FSN. We live near Akron, so we'd always look out for their games. Can't say I knew much about their players though. Yeah they do show a decent amount of matches.

They get no support from their city, especially when it comes to trying to find a way out of RFK. They may actually move to Baltimore in the next few seasons because the mayor of DC said "absolutely not" when asked about money for DC United to build a new stadium in the area.

Yeah they only play a few matches on ESPNU now and again (until the finals when they get aired on ESPN2). Other than that it's not the easiest thing in the world to find out info on most of these guys. I usually just wait until draft time and do my reading then - let everyone else do the hard work.

Yeah it's him and Lalas in the studio. Rob Stone and John Harkes are at the draft. Weird. Former players don't often go for that role. Too bad he can't force himself into Lalas' role. He's kind of a huge dudebro when analyzing but overall he's still better than Lalas.

It's him and Lalas in the studio doing the analyzing. Rob Stone and John Harkes are at the draft doing the "play by play."

Chicago get Kalil Anibaba in the second best steal of the draft. Should've gone in the top four but somehow slid down. Supposedly the most MLS-ready defender in the draft.

News Flash: Alexi Lalas is a huge douche.

#8 Michael Nanchoff goes to Vancouver. Midfielder, 10 goals, 9 assists last season (his second season in college). That makes 5 players drafted from Akron University which gives them the most players drafted in the first round in history.

Kofi Sarkodie goes to Houston Dynamo. He's a full back who scored 8 goals and had 6 assists last season (which is 22 matches).

Perry Kitchen and Darlington Nagbe were the two "MLS-ready" players coming out of college. Omar Salgado came out of left field, especially as (I think) he takes up an international roster spot because he's not signed on a Generation Adidas contract. Everyone in Portland wanted Nagbe but it was pretty much a done deal to Vancouver until a few days ago. Getting him was a big coup, but not as big as DC United (who have a horrible defense) being able to get Kitchen who plays DM/CB.

Portland just traded up. Gave up the 22nd pick for the 11th pick (and another international roster spot) from Seattle.

Chivas selected Zarek Valentin Philly selected Zak MacMath (GK)

Super Draft is happening right now on ESPN2 (and ESPN360) for anyone in the States. 1st: Omar Salgado to Vancouver 2nd: Darlington Nagbe to Portland 3rd: Perry Kitchen to DC United Chivas USA is on the clock.

Man this match is on early here in the States.

Doesn't ITV show commercials during the match or something?

Barton will drop into Tiote's position with Nolan also central and we'll have to live with it.

Thought it was a hard but fair tackle after seeing the replays. Really disappointed that it wasn't overturned.

For 1m I don't see this as more than a squad filler really, and you can't complain at that price with that kind of experience and quality.

Now that's just ridiculously true.

For 1.5 I'll take this. Will be a very useful squad player/starter. He will add depth in a few places that we lack it.