So the Rapids won their third preseason match. A 60 minute affair against the NY Metrostars. I know, I know, this has nothing to do with the regular season but it is nice to see some scoring happening. http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?l_id=9&t_id=123&id=3003618 Let's take a look at the lineup. Cannon (Vallow 30'), Kotschau (Erush 30'), Borchers (Cann 30'), Mastroeni (Sullivan 30'), de la Torre (Taylor 30'), Henderson (Cila 30'), Powell (Juarez 30'), Beckerman (Pulido 30'), Chung (Kingsley 30'), Carrieri (Castellanos 30'), Spencer (Zizi 30'). Who is Erush? I recognize the rest as draftees, but Erush? Must be a random trialist but has anyone heard of him? Is he a Denver local? Ok, answered my own question with a Google search on him. Looks like Michael Erush from Loyola Marymount University. http://www.collegesports.com/sports/m-soccer/stories/120903aap.html Interesting scouting on him: http://www.infosportinc.com/michaelerush.html College Bio: http://lmulions.ocsn.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/erush_michael00.html He does have national team experience: 1998 USA U-17 1999 USA U-17 2001 USA U-18
Also, NOTE! Cila Cila substitutes for Henderson. I assume that this is Jordan Cila, former U-17 somtimes starter. When & how did he join the Rapids. He has sorta fallen of the radar screen recently, What's up???
Partial answer to one's own question! Jordan Cila Former U-17 teammate of Beckerman & Trembly Senior, Duke University; Hometown:Jericho, N.Y. High School:Jericho H S & Bradenton Academy Height / Weight:5-10 / 165; Position:M/F Birthdate:04/11/1982 How did he get to Rapids??? MLS Draft Status ??? 2003 ??? Any recent info??? 2002 - led Duke in points (22) and assists (10) while finishing second in goals (6) ... 2001 - A second team All-ACC selection ... 2000 - Played in every Blue Devil match, while starting all but one contest … selected second-team All-ACC … his 13 goals as a freshman tied him for second on Duke’s all-time freshman scoring list … added nine assists for a total of 35 points, Prep - competed in the World Championship in New Zealand with USA U-17... team was a semifinalist at the World Championship ... ranked second in goals scored (46) and assists (38) on the under-17 National Team ... Named Parade Magazine’s National Forward of the Year as a senior ... attended Bradenton Academy from January 1999 through December 1999. Personal - Son of Renato and Sherri Cila ... born April 11, 1982 ... his father, Renato Cila, played professional soccer for 17 years in Europe, Canada, the U.S., and finished his career in the NASL and MISL ... Renato Cila is originally from Brazil ... selected to the ACC Honor Roll as a freshman ... majoring in sociology with a markets and management certificate.
de la Torre What's the bio on de la Torre ? With Stewart out, has it come down to Cann & de la Torre competiting for the starting right back position ?
Re: Partial answer to one's own question! You don't have to be drafted to get onto a MLS team. Borchers was an undrafted camp "invitee". So this guy must have been invited to camp by Hanki for a trial period.
Re: Re: Partial answer to one's own question! I think WJMarx's question -- and a very good one at that -- is why he wasn't part of the draft pool in either 2003 or 2004 or if he was, why he wasn't even taken in the 6th round.
jordan cila practiced with the rapids last summer and came to practice during preseason before they went to florida. then the rapids asked him to preseason in florida..
I'm guessing Clia is Plan B in case Gregorio signs overseas? Having any sort of Plan B short of dressing Rapidman or Capone would be a refreshing change. As for Erush, hmm. Given that he was undrafted, I have a feeling those scouting numbers are fairly unreliable, but if he's willing to take a developmental slot this season, it's all good.
Re: Re: Re: Partial answer to one's own question! Well I guess I can't answer that, I'm just working with the info I can get on Google.