SN has a great track record for finding talent. I'm especially impressed with what he was able to pick up from this years draft. From the preseason and practice reports a few of our new additions may well have what it takes to earn playing time this year. Would any of you who have seen some of these kids play like to venture a guess as to their potential to stick in MLS? After last Fridays outing what is "The Book" odds on Avery John or Joe Afful being offered a roster slot? From the pictures Evan posted Afful sure looks like he has the body to play Central Defense. What is his age? He's in a Masters program so I suspect he's too old for the Discovery Roster but may fir in the TI catagory if there are any of those left available. Anyway, how about some discussion about our "Young Fellas" George
So far it looks like SN picked another high quality player in Clint Dempsey. I've heard it said that he has the ball handling skills to to play attacking midfield as well as physical presence to play DMF. The way Pepe gets pounded by defenders he may need a back up from time to time--and with Joseph playing for his national team we will need a replacement for him for at least a few games. Felix Brilliant sounds like he is getting a strong look see. He has blazing speed and can put in a good cross. With Ralston off to USMNT duties he could see real playing time. I'd love to see a 6th round pick get starts. I wonder if he might get a call into training camp of the Canadian National Team. There player pool isn't very deep with people playing first div football Qur other 6th round pick--Andy Dorman sounds fairly solid as well. And every team needs a Welshmen ot two, right John Don't know if we will see Jerry White in a Rev kit or not but I sure hope so. We need team speed and an ultra fast Forward in the mix could be a special. If he was good enough to get a contract with a European First Div team he should be able to play in MLS. Wow, that's four picks in this years draft all of which sound like they have MLS level abilities. For all the noise that other teams make about their better known name picks, SN seems to have a nose for the lesser known but higher potential young players. Hope I'm reading all that's being written about the young fellas correctly. George