MLS Expansion Draft

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  1. agoo

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    http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2008/11/mls-expansion-protected-lists.html

    There's the list of who is available from all 14 teams.

    You can still expect to see some random moves. Today, the Revs dealt Adam Cristman to the Wizards for nothing much and the Quakes did the same with Jovan Kirovski. As you notice, the Galaxy acquired Kirovski and then left him unprotected. More shrewd business by the Gals.

    Seattle Sounders FC will be able to pick 10 players and cannot repeat teams. They already have Kasey Keller in goal as well as Freddie Ljunberg, Sebastian LeToux, and Sanna Nyasi. As they are allowed to add as many of the current USL Sounders as they wish, it is likely that they will add defender Taylor Graham. There are also rumors that established MLS striker, Nate Jaqua will sign as a free agent.

    The most likely route that the Sounders will take is drafting a number of the young prospects available and dealing them for some more established defensive players. Some likely picks are Jorge Flores (Chivas USA), Eddie Gaven (Columbus), Pat Phelan (New England), and Johann Smith (Toronto FC). Nik Besagno (Real Salt Lake) is also likely as he spent the season with the USL Sounders on loan.
     

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