1997 MLS Expansion Draft - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1997 MLS Expansion Draft was held November 6, 1997. Two teams participated, the Chicago Fire and Miami Fusion F.C., both expansion Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...

clubs planned for the 1998 season.

Format

Each team in the league made ten players, including at least one foreign player, available for the Fire and Fusion to select. From this pool of available players, the two teams then selected twelve players. Although Paul Caligiuri

Paul Caligiuri

Paul David Caligiuri is a retired American soccer player.Caliguiri's professional career spanned 16 years, during which he played for numerous teams in the United States and Germany, and for the U.S. national team...

of the Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...

was listed as exposed, he had recently won a lawsuit against the league which forced the league to place him with the Galaxy as his original contract with the league had stipulated. Consequently, he was not available for selection. The Fire won the first selection through a coin toss. The draft was held via conference call.

Expansion Draft

Pick	Player	MLS Team	Previous Team	College
1	Danny Pena Danny Pena Danny Pena is a retired U.S. soccer defensive midfielder. He spent most of his career, both indoors and outdoors, with teams in the western U.S.-Youth:... (D)	Chicago Fire	Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
2	David Vaudreuil David Vaudreuil David Vaudreuil is a retired U.S. soccer player whose career spanned fifteen teams in over six leagues including seven seasons in Major League Soccer... (D/M)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...	Princeton University Princeton University Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
3	Kevin Hartman Kevin Hartman Kevin Hartman is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer-Youth and College:... (GK)	Chicago Fire	Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...	UCLA
4	John Maessner John Maessner John Maessner who spent six seasons in Major League Soccer, two in France, two in USISL, two in the National Professional Soccer League and one in Germany. He is currently the Director of Youth Development for D.C. United.-Youth:Maessner was a 1987 Parade Magazine High School All American soccer... (M)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...	University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
5	Manny Lagos Manny Lagos Manuel "Manny" Lagos is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, and is the current Head Coach of NSC Minnesota Stars... (M)	Chicago Fire	MetroStars Metrostars Metrostar may refer to:New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New YorkManila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...	UWM
6	Kris Kelderman Kris Kelderman Kris Kelderman was a U.S. soccer defender who is currently the head coach for the UW–Green Bay Phoenix men's soccer team. Kelderman was a member of the U.S. team at the 1985 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He played professionally both indoors and out, including four seasons in Major League Soccer... (D/M)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...	University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
7	Jason Farrell Jason Farrell Jason Farrell is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, one in the A-League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and four in the USL First Division... (M)	Chicago Fire	Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...	Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions, located on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was founded in 1891 by the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary...
8	Joey Martinez Joey Martinez Joey Martinez is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League, Major League Soccer and National Professional Soccer League.... (D)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Dallas Burn
9	Jorge Salcedo Jorge Salcedo Jorge Salcedo is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Mexico and Major League Soccer. He earned three caps with the United States men's national soccer team and has coached the UCLA Bruins men's soccer team since 2004.-High school and college:Salcedo, son of Hugo... (M)	Chicago Fire	Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...	UCLA
10	Jeff Cassar Jeff Cassar Jeff Cassar is a retired American soccer goalkeeper, who last played for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. He is now the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper coach following his retirement from active play.... (GK)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Dallas Burn	Florida International University Florida International University Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
11	Zach Thornton Zach Thornton Zach Thornton is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... (GK)	Chicago Fire	MetroStars Metrostars Metrostar may refer to:New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New YorkManila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...	Loyola College in Maryland Loyola College in Maryland Loyola University Maryland is a Roman Catholic, Jesuit private university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Established as Loyola College in Maryland by John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus in 1852, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges...
12	Nelson Vargas Nelson Vargas For the Colombian road cyclist with the same name see Nélson VargasNelson Vargas is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent five seasons in Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S... (M)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Tampa Bay Mutiny Tampa Bay Mutiny The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
13	Francis Okaroh Francis Okaroh Francis Okaroh is a retired Nigerian football defender. He played professionally in Major League Soccer.-College:... (D)	Chicago Fire	New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...	Boston College Boston College Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
14	Cle Kooiman (D)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Tampa Bay Mutiny Tampa Bay Mutiny The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...	San Diego State University San Diego State University San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
15	Diego Gutierrez Diego Gutierrez (soccer) Diego Gutiérrez is a retired Colombian American footballer, who spent his career between Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards, both of Major League Soccer, and is currently Head of Scouting and Player Development for Philadelphia Union.Born in Colombia, Gutiérrez was part of that country's youth... (M)	Chicago Fire	Kansas City Wizards Kansas City Wizards Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...	Rockhurst University Rockhurst University Rockhurst University is a private, coeducational Jesuit university located in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1910 as Rockhurst College. The school adheres to the motto etched into the stone of the campus bell tower: "Learning, Leadership, and Service in the Jesuit Tradition." It is one of 28...
16	Ramiro Corrales Ramiro Corrales Ramiro Corrales is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... (D)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	San Jose Clash	None
17	Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis (soccer) Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis (born September 10, 1974 is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Major League Soccer.In 1993, Lewis graduated from the Pingry School. He then played college soccer at Princeton University from 1993 to 1995... (D)	Chicago Fire	MetroStars Metrostars Metrostar may refer to:New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New YorkManila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...	Princeton University Princeton University Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
18	Matt Kmosko Matt Kmosko Matthew W. Kmosko is a former U.S. soccer defender who played three and a half season in Major League Soccer. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1992.-High school and college:... (D)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...	Hartwick College Hartwick College Hartwick College is a non-denominational, private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college located in Oneonta, New York, in the United States. The institution was founded as Hartwick Seminary in 1797 through the will of John Christopher Hartwick, and is now known as Hartwick College...
19	Brian Bates Brian Bates (soccer) Brian Bates was an American soccer defender who was spent four seasons in Major League Soccer and two in the USISL.-Club career:... (D)	Chicago Fire	Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...	University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
20	Scott Budnick Scott Budnick Scott Budnick is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played two seasons in Major League Soccer, one in the USISL and one in the Oberliga.... (GK)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Tampa Bay Mutiny Tampa Bay Mutiny The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...	William & Mary College
21	A.J. Wood (F)	Chicago Fire	Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...	University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
22	Wade Webber Wade Webber Wade Webber is a retired U.S. soccer defender who spent most of his career with clubs in the Pacific Northwest. However, he did see three years in Major League Soccer with the Dallas Burn and Miami Fusion before suffering a career ending knee injury... (D)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Dallas Burn	University of Portland University of Portland The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
23	Steve Patterson Steve Patterson Steve Patterson may refer to:* Steve Patterson , American basketball player and coach* Steve Patterson , American sports executive with teams in several different leagues... (F)	Chicago Fire	Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
24	Bryan Taylor Bryan Taylor (soccer) Bryan Taylor is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer.-Professional:In 1996, Taylor played for the Central Coast Roadrunners. He scored five of the team's six playoff goals. On February 2, 1997, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Taylor... (F)	Miami Fusion Miami Fusion Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...	Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...	Fresno State

Colorado Rapids

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Rafael Amaya (M)	Marcelo Balboa Marcelo Balboa Marcelo Balboa is an American former soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude... (D)
Brian Bates Brian Bates Brian Bates is former Chairman of Psychology at the University of Sussex. He is currently a Senior Visiting Research Fellow there in the Sussex Institute and a Visiting Professor at the University of Brighton. He is best known as the author of best-selling books on the shamanic wisdom of... (D)	Paul Bravo Paul Bravo Paul Bravo is a former American soccer midfielder and forward who played six seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League and two in the USISL. He also earned four caps, scoring one goal, with the United States men's national soccer team... (M)
Tote Castaneda (M)	Marcus Hahnemann Marcus Hahnemann Marcus Stephen Hahnemann is an American international soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton.Graduating out of Seattle Pacific University, he played for the Seattle Sounders between 1994 and 1996. Between 1997 and 1999 he turned out for the Colorado Rapids, signing with English club... (GK)
Paul Grafer Paul Grafer Paul Grafer is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and MetroStars. He is currently the goalkeeper coach for the United States U-17 men's national soccer team.-Youth:Grafer graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1993... (GK)	Wolde Harris Wolde Harris Wolde Sealassie Harris is a Jamaican football striker who played professionally in Major League Soccer and was the 1996 A-League Rookie of the Year... (F)
Sean Henderson Sean Henderson Sean Henderson is a former a U.S. soccer midfielder who spent two seasons in Germany, three in Major League Soccer and five in the USL A-League... (M)	Chris Henderson Chris Henderson Christopher "Chris" Henderson is a former American soccer midfielder who earned 79 caps with the U.S. national team. He was part of the U.S... (M)
Tahj Jakins Tahj Jakins Tahj Jakins is a retired U.S. soccer defender who played five seasons in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (D)	David Patiño (M)
Matt Kmosko Matt Kmosko Matthew W. Kmosko is a former U.S. soccer defender who played three and a half season in Major League Soccer. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1992.-High school and college:... (D)	Ross Paule Ross Paule Ross Paule is a former American soccer midfielder, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.... (M)
Chris Martinez Chris Martinez (soccer) Chris Martinez is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the American Professional Soccer League, National Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer.... (D)	Adrian Paz Adrián Paz Adrián Paz is a professional footballer who, playing intermittently for Ipswich Town during the 1994–95 season the transfer was done by his FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman together with another player Mauricio Taricco... (F)
Steve Patterson Steve Patterson Steve Patterson may refer to:* Steve Patterson , American basketball player and coach* Steve Patterson , American sports executive with teams in several different leagues... (F)	Steve Trittschuh Steve Trittschuh Stephen "Steve" Trittschuh is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer... (D)
Steve Rammel Steve Rammel Steve Rammel is a retired U.S. soccer forward. He spent five seasons in the U.S. and German lower divisions before playing two seasons in Major League Soccer. After retiring from playing in 1997, he served for many years as both an assistant and head coach for both college and professional teams... (F)	Peter Vermes Peter Vermes Peter Joseph Vermes is an American former professional soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.... (D)
\|Joey DiGiamarino Joey DiGiamarino Joseph Anthony "Joey" DiGiamarino is an American soccer player who last played left defense for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.... (M)

Withdrew Sean Henderson
Sean Henderson
Sean Henderson is a former a U.S. soccer midfielder who spent two seasons in Germany, three in Major League Soccer and five in the USL A-League...

upon selection of Matt Kmosko
Matt Kmosko
Matthew W. Kmosko is a former U.S. soccer defender who played three and a half season in Major League Soccer. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1992.-High school and college:...

(18)
Withdrew Paul Grafer
Paul Grafer
Paul Grafer is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and MetroStars. He is currently the goalkeeper coach for the United States U-17 men's national soccer team.-Youth:Grafer graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1993...

upon selection of Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Brian Bates is former Chairman of Psychology at the University of Sussex. He is currently a Senior Visiting Research Fellow there in the Sussex Institute and a Visiting Professor at the University of Brighton. He is best known as the author of best-selling books on the shamanic wisdom of...

(19)
Reached maximum upon selection of Steve Patterson
Steve Patterson
Steve Patterson may refer to:* Steve Patterson , American basketball player and coach* Steve Patterson , American sports executive with teams in several different leagues...

(23)

Columbus Crew

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Marcelo Carrera Marcelo Carrera Marcelo Carrera is a retired Argentine footballer who played both indoor and outdoor soccer in the United States for the nearly a dozen teams.-Player:... (F)	Thomas Dooley (D/M)
Mike Clark Mike Clark (soccer) Mike Clark is a retired American soccer defender who spent eight seasons with the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.... (D)	Ansil Elcock Ansil Elcock Ansil Elcock is a footballer from Trinidad and Tobago. He notably played for MLS team Columbus Crew between 1997 and 2001 , and currently plays as a defender for Tobago United... (D/M)
Jason Farrell Jason Farrell Jason Farrell is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, one in the A-League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and four in the USL First Division... (M)	Brad Friedel Brad Friedel Bradley Howard Friedel is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.... (GK)
Janusz Michallik Janusz Michallik Janusz Michallik is a retired Polish-American football defender and current soccer coach and television sports commentator.-Youth:... (D)	Doctor Khumalo Doctor Khumalo Theophilus Doctorson "Doctor" Khumalo is a retired South African soccer player. He is best known for being a star midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs as well as the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.-Career:... (M)
Sergio Miguez (D)	Frank Klopas Frank Klopas Fotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire... (F)
Jorge Salcedo Jorge Salcedo Jorge Salcedo is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Mexico and Major League Soccer. He earned three caps with the United States men's national soccer team and has coached the UCLA Bruins men's soccer team since 2004.-High school and college:Salcedo, son of Hugo... (M)	Mike Lapper Mike Lapper Michael "Mike" Steven Lapper was is a retired American soccer defender. During his fifteen year career, most of it spent as a sweeper, he played in England, Germany and the United States. He earned 44 caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national soccer team between 1991 and 1995. He was part... (D/M)
Rob Smith Rob Smith (soccer) Robert “Rob” Smith is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent five seasons with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-Youth:... (M)	Brian Maisonneuve Brian Maisonneuve Brian Maisonneuve is an American retired soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder. He spent his entire professional career with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. He was a member of the U.S. soccer teams at both the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1998 FIFA World Cup, earning a... (M)
Billy Thompson Billy Thompson (soccer) William “Billy” Thompson is a retired U.S. soccer player who coaches youth soccer. He earned one caps with the U.S. national team and played three seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew.-College:... (F)	Brian McBride Brian McBride Brian Robert McBride is a retired American soccer player who finished his career for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer , but spent the majority of his time in MLS playing for the Columbus Crew. For much of his career he played in Europe, notably for Fulham in the English Premier League... (F)
A.J. Wood (F)	Robert Warzycha Robert Warzycha Robert Warzycha is a Polish former professional association football player. He is currently the head coach of Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.... (M)
David Winner (GK)	Todd Yeagley Todd Yeagley Todd Yeagley is a retired U.S. soccer player who is the head men's soccer coach at Indiana University. He played seven seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew and one in the USISL with the Richmond Kickers... (D/M)
	Ubusuku Abukusumo (D/M)

Withdrew Billy Thompson
Billy Thompson (soccer)
William “Billy” Thompson is a retired U.S. soccer player who coaches youth soccer. He earned one caps with the U.S. national team and played three seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew.-College:...

upon selection of Jason Farrell
Jason Farrell
Jason Farrell is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, one in the A-League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and four in the USL First Division...

(7)
Withdrew Mike Clark
Mike Clark (soccer)
Mike Clark is a retired American soccer defender who spent eight seasons with the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer....

upon selection of Jorge Salcedo
Jorge Salcedo
Jorge Salcedo is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Mexico and Major League Soccer. He earned three caps with the United States men's national soccer team and has coached the UCLA Bruins men's soccer team since 2004.-High school and college:Salcedo, son of Hugo...

(9)
Reached maximum upon selection of A.J. Wood (21)

D.C. United

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Scott Garlick Scott Garlick Scott Garlick is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.Garlick went on trial to Waterford United in 1994... (GK)	Jeff Agoos Jeff Agoos Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Agoos is a retired American soccer defender, and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States national team.... (D)
Ben Iroha (D/M)	Raúl Díaz Arce Raúl Díaz Arce Raúl Díaz Arce is a retired Salvadoran football player.He is El Salvador's second most prolific goal scorer behind Jorge "Mágico" González, with 39 goals in just 68 appearances.-Early career:... (F)
Brian Kamler Brian Kamler Brian Kamler is a retired American soccer midfielder, who played two seasons in the USISL, winning the 1995 U.S. Open Cup and league titles with the Richmond Kickers, and ten seasons in Major League Soccer.... (M)	Marco Etcheverry Marco Etcheverry Marco Antonio Etcheverry Vargas is a retired Bolivian footballer, considered one of the greatest Bolivian players of all time.-Career:... (F)
Kris Kelderman Kris Kelderman Kris Kelderman was a U.S. soccer defender who is currently the head coach for the UW–Green Bay Phoenix men's soccer team. Kelderman was a member of the U.S. team at the 1985 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He played professionally both indoors and out, including four seasons in Major League Soccer... (D)	Mario Gori Mario Gori Mario Gori is an Argentine football midfielder who played professionally in Argentina and Major League Soccer.... (D)
Jesse Marsch Jesse Marsch Jesse Marsch is a retired American soccer midfielder who will be the head coach of the Montreal Impact for their entrance in MLS in 2012, having previously been an assistant for the U.S. national team. He spent fourteen seasons in Major League Soccer, winning three league and four U.S. Open Cup... (M)	John Harkes John Harkes John Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup... (M)
Clint Peay Clint Peay Clint Peay is a retired U.S. soccer defender who is currently the head coach with the University of Richmond men's soccer team. He was a regular on the U.S. junior national teams and U.S. Olympic team in the mid-1990s. He also spent several years with D.C... (D)	Carlos Llamosa Carlos Llamosa Carlos Llamosa is a Colombian American soccer defender who last played for Chivas USA of Major League Soccer.... (D)
John Maessner John Maessner John Maessner who spent six seasons in Major League Soccer, two in France, two in USISL, two in the National Professional Soccer League and one in Germany. He is currently the Director of Youth Development for D.C. United.-Youth:Maessner was a 1987 Parade Magazine High School All American soccer... (M)	Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... (F)
Tom Presthus Tom Presthus Thomas “Tom” Presthus is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He spent seven seasons in Major League Soccer and earned one caps with the U.S. national team in 1999.-Youth:... (GK)	Eddie Pope Eddie Pope George Edward Pope is a retired American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Born in Greensboro, he attended Southwest Guilford... (D)
Mark Simpson Mark Simpson (soccer) Mark Simpson is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent six seasons with D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He backstopped the team to the MLS Cup 1996. He also spent one season in the American Professional Soccer League, two in the USISL and six in the National Professional Soccer... (GK)	Tony Sanneh Tony Sanneh Anthony "Tony" Sanneh is an American soccer player who most recently played for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... (M)
David Vaudreuil David Vaudreuil David Vaudreuil is a retired U.S. soccer player whose career spanned fifteen teams in over six leagues including seven seasons in Major League Soccer... (D)	Richie Williams Richie Williams Richie Williams is an American former professional soccer player and coach.Known for his diminutive height and his dogged tackling, Williams spent the vast majority of his playing career in the United States, playing one season in the National Professional Soccer League, two in USISL, two in the... (M)
Roy Wegerle Roy Wegerle Roy Wegerle is a South African-American former soccer player, who played for the United States in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He is one of two players who played in both the NASL and MLS; the other is Hugo Sánchez.... (F)

Withdrew Scott Garlick
Scott Garlick
Scott Garlick is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.Garlick went on trial to Waterford United in 1994...

upon selection of David Vaudreuil
David Vaudreuil
David Vaudreuil is a retired U.S. soccer player whose career spanned fifteen teams in over six leagues including seven seasons in Major League Soccer...

(2)
Withdrew Roy Wegerle
Roy Wegerle
Roy Wegerle is a South African-American former soccer player, who played for the United States in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He is one of two players who played in both the NASL and MLS; the other is Hugo Sánchez....

upon selection of John Maessner
John Maessner
John Maessner who spent six seasons in Major League Soccer, two in France, two in USISL, two in the National Professional Soccer League and one in Germany. He is currently the Director of Youth Development for D.C. United.-Youth:Maessner was a 1987 Parade Magazine High School All American soccer...

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Reached maximum upon selection of Kris Kelderman
Kris Kelderman
Kris Kelderman was a U.S. soccer defender who is currently the head coach for the UW–Green Bay Phoenix men's soccer team. Kelderman was a member of the U.S. team at the 1985 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He played professionally both indoors and out, including four seasons in Major League Soccer...

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Dallas Burn

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Jeff Cassar Jeff Cassar Jeff Cassar is a retired American soccer goalkeeper, who last played for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. He is now the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper coach following his retirement from active play.... (GK)	Damian Damián Álvarez Arcos Damián Álvarez Arcos is a retired professional footballer from Mexico, who played as a forward during his career.... (F)
Eric Dade Eric Dade Eric Dade is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League, Continental Indoor Soccer League and Major League Soccer.-Player:... (D)	Mark Dodd Mark Dodd Mark Dodd is a former U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He spent one season in the Major Indoor Soccer League, six in the American Professional Soccer League and four in Major League Soccer with the Dallas Burn. He also earned fifteen caps with the U.S. national team.-High school and college:Dodd attended... (GK)
Richard Farrer Richard Farrer Richard Farrer is a retired South African-American soccer player who spent five seasons in the USISL, half a season each in South Africa and England and seven seasons with the Dallas Burn in Major League Soccer... (F)	Ted Eck Ted Eck Ted Eck is a retired American soccer player who played for numerous clubs in the United States and Canada over a thirteen year professional career. He also earned thirteen caps with the U.S. national team between 1989 and 1996.He coached the Ogden Outlaws in the USL Premier Development League... (M/F)
Jorge Flores (M)	Gerell Elliott Gerell Elliott Gerell Elliott is a retired American soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (M/F)
Brian Haynes Brian Haynes Bryan Haynes is a retired Trinidad soccer midfielder who earned twenty-one caps with the Trinidad and Tobago national football team. He spent his entire professional career in the United States where he played for numerous indoor and outdoor league... (F)	Jason Kreis Jason Kreis Jason Clarence Kreis is an American soccer coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.... (M)
Garth Lagerwey Garth Lagerwey Garth Lagerwey is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played five seasons in Major League Soccer. He is currently the vice president and general manager of Real Salt Lake.... (GK)	Brandon Pollard Brandon Pollard Brandon Pollard is a retired U.S. soccer defender who is best known for having his career ended by a vicious tackle from Dema Kovalenko. Pollard was a standout player with the University of Virginia and was a member of the U.S... (D)
Joey Martinez Joey Martinez Joey Martinez is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League, Major League Soccer and National Professional Soccer League.... (D)	Jorge Rodríguez Jorge Humberto Rodríguez Jorge Humberto Rodríguez Alvárez is a retired Salvadoran footballer.-Club career:Rodríguez has played professionally for Metapán and Club Deportivo FAS of Primera División de Fútbol Profesional in El Salvador, Dallas Burn of Major League Soccer... (D)
Daniel Peinado (M)	Mark Santel Mark Santel Mark Santel is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who is currently an assistant coach for the Saint Louis Billikiens. Santel played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major Soccer League. He also earned eight caps with the U.S... (D/M)
Tom Soehn Tom Soehn Tom Soehn is an American former soccer player and manager, who is currently the Director of Soccer Operations for the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... (D)	Alain Sutter Alain Sutter Alain Sutter was one of the most successful Swiss football players during the 1990s.Sutter began his career in 1985 with Grasshoppers Zurich, one of Switzerland's most storied clubs... (M)
Temoc Suarez Temoc Suarez Cuauhtemoc “Temoc” Suarez was a U.S. soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the National Professional Soccer League and five in the USL First Division. He is the director/owner of Suarez Soccer School in Charleston, SC... (F)	Dante Washington Dante Washington Dante Deneen Washington is a retired American soccer striker and currently a TV soccer color analyst.Washington played college soccer at Radford University, and was named a first team All-American in 1991... (F)
Wade Webber Wade Webber Wade Webber is a retired U.S. soccer defender who spent most of his career with clubs in the Pacific Northwest. However, he did see three years in Major League Soccer with the Dallas Burn and Miami Fusion before suffering a career ending knee injury... (D)	Juan Sastoque (F)

Withdrew Eric Dade
Eric Dade
Eric Dade is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League, Continental Indoor Soccer League and Major League Soccer.-Player:...

upon selection of Joey Martinez
Joey Martinez
Joey Martinez is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League, Major League Soccer and National Professional Soccer League....

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Withdrew Temoc Suarez
Temoc Suarez
Cuauhtemoc “Temoc” Suarez was a U.S. soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the National Professional Soccer League and five in the USL First Division. He is the director/owner of Suarez Soccer School in Charleston, SC...

upon selection of Jeff Cassar
Jeff Cassar
Jeff Cassar is a retired American soccer goalkeeper, who last played for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. He is now the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper coach following his retirement from active play....

(10)
Reached maximum upon selection of Wade Webber
Wade Webber
Wade Webber is a retired U.S. soccer defender who spent most of his career with clubs in the Pacific Northwest. However, he did see three years in Major League Soccer with the Dallas Burn and Miami Fusion before suffering a career ending knee injury...

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Kansas City Wizards

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Jake Dancy (D)	Mike Ammann Mike Ammann Mike Ammann is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in England and Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (GK)
John DeBrito John DeBrito John DeBrito is a former U.S.-Cape Verde soccer player. He was an All American at Southern Connecticut State University, spent at least one season playing indoor soccer, then played eight seasons outdoor, including six season in Major League Soccer. He earned six caps with the U.S... (F)	Sean Bowers Sean Bowers Sean Bowers is a retired U.S. soccer defender. He spent most of his career playing indoor soccer, earning the 1992 NPSL Rookie of the Year, four-time Defender of the Year and a six-time first team All Star in four different indoor leagues. He also played four seasons with the Kansas City Wizards... (D)
Diego Gutierrez Diego Gutierrez (soccer) Diego Gutiérrez is a retired Colombian American footballer, who spent his career between Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards, both of Major League Soccer, and is currently Head of Scouting and Player Development for Philadelphia Union.Born in Colombia, Gutiérrez was part of that country's youth... (D/M)	Mark Chung Mark Chung Mark Chung is a former American soccer midfielder who, after a season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League, played ten seasons in Major League Soccer. He also earned twenty-four caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S. national team.-Youth and college:Chung was born in Toronto to Chinese... (M)
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (soccer) Brian "B.J." Johnson is a retired American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Kansas City Wizards. He is an assistant coach with the West Virginia Mountaineers soccer team.-Player:... (M)	Mo Johnston Mo Johnston Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston is a former football striker.Johnston began his football career with Partick Thistle in 1981 before moving to Watford in 1983. With Watford Johnston scored 23 league goals, made his international debut, and helped the team reach the 1984 FA Cup Final... (M/F)
Steve Pittman Steve Pittman Steve Pittman is a retired American soccer defender who spent most of his career in the Scottish leagues. He also played professionally in the United States with Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer... (D)	Pete Marino Pete Marino "Sneaky" Pete Marino is an American soccer forward currently playing for the Treasure Coast Galleons in the FESL. Marino spent six seasons in Major League Soccer and one USL Premier Development League.... (F)
Edmundo Rodriguez Edmundo Rodriguez Eddie Rodriguez is a retired Mexican soccer player. He spent most of his career in the U.S. leagues including two seasons in Major League Soccer... (D)	Matt McKeon Matt McKeon Matthew John McKeon is a retired American soccer midfielder who played seven seasons in Major League Soccer. He earned two caps with the United States men's national soccer team and was a member of the 1996 U.S... (D)
Dionysius Sebwe Dionysius Sebwe Dionysius Sebwe is an Liberian footballer retired. He is also a former member of the Liberia national football team. His brother is Kelvin Sebwe.- External links :**... (D)	Uche Okafor Uche Okafor Uchenna Kizito Okafor, often shortened to Uche Okafor was a football defender who played 34 international matches for Nigeria.- Club career :Okafor's club career took him to many countries before he settled in the USA... (D)
Chris Snitko Chris Snitko Chris Snitko , is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who was the 1995 ISAA Goalkeeper of the Year. He then spent six seasons in Major League Soccer and earned five caps with the United States U-23 men's national soccer team.-Youth:... (GK)	Preki Preki Predrag Radosavljević is a former American international soccer player of Serbian extraction... (M)
Scott Uderitz Scott Uderitz Scott Uderitz is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who played one season in the National Professional Soccer League, one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and three in Major League Soccer.... (D)	Vitalis Takawira Vitalis Takawira Vitalis "Digital" Takawira is a retired Zimbabwean football player. He has played forward and attacking midfield professionally in Zimbabwe, Switzerland and the United States, as well as for the Zimbabwe national team.... (F)
Paul Wright Paul Wright (soccer) Paul Wright is a U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career in the U.S. indoor leagues. He began his career with the San Diego Nomads in the Western Soccer Alliance, led the American Professional Soccer League in scoring in 1994 and played four seasons with the Kansas City Wizards in Major... (M/F)	Ryan Tinsley Ryan Tinsley Ryan Tinsley is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (M)
\|Nino Da Silva Nino Da Silva Nino Da Silva is a Brazil-born American former professional soccer player. Currently runs an elite youth soccer club in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.- Early life :... (M)

Withdrew Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (soccer)
Brian "B.J." Johnson is a retired American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Kansas City Wizards. He is an assistant coach with the West Virginia Mountaineers soccer team.-Player:...

upon selection of Diego Gutierrez
Diego Gutierrez (soccer)
Diego Gutiérrez is a retired Colombian American footballer, who spent his career between Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards, both of Major League Soccer, and is currently Head of Scouting and Player Development for Philadelphia Union.Born in Colombia, Gutiérrez was part of that country's youth...

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Los Angeles Galaxy

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Paul Caligiuri Paul Caligiuri Paul David Caligiuri is a retired American soccer player.Caliguiri's professional career spanned 16 years, during which he played for numerous teams in the United States and Germany, and for the U.S. national team... (D)	Chris Armas Chris Armas Chris Armas is a retired American soccer player. He is currently the head women's soccer coach at Adelphi University. He was also a teacher of physical education at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York.-College:Armas is of Puerto Rican descent... (M)
Ezra Hendrickson Ezra Hendrickson Ezra Hendrickson is a retired Vincentian footballer. He played professionally in the United States' Major League Soccer with New York MetroStars, Los Angeles Galaxy, Dallas Burn, and Chivas USA, and was also a member of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national team... (D)	Dan Calichman Dan Calichman Daniel Jacob "Dan" Calichman is a retired American soccer player.-College:Calichman played college soccer at Williams College, where he was a three-time Division III All-American.-Professional:... (D)
Kevin Hartman Kevin Hartman Kevin Hartman is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer-Youth and College:... (GK)	Jorge Campos (GK)
Guillermo Jara Guillermo Jara Guillermo Jara was a U.S. soccer forward who played four seasons in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (F)	Mauricio Cienfuegos Mauricio Cienfuegos Mauricio Cienfuegos is a retired Salvadoran soccer player.-Club career:Cienfuegos began his professional career in 1985 with Racing Junior... (M)
Steve Jolley Steve Jolley Steve Jolley is a retired American soccer defender, who spent ten seasons in Major League Soccer and one in the USL Premier Development League.... (M)	Robin Fraser Robin Fraser Robin Fraser is a retired Jamaican-born American soccer player. He is currently head coach of Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.... (D)
Harut Karapetyan Harut Karapetyan Harutyun Karapetyan is a retired Armenian football forward who played in the MLS for Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes and Tampa Bay Mutiny... (F)	Eduardo Hurtado Eduardo Hurtado Eduardo Estíguar Hurtado Roa is a footballer who play as a striker. He has the record of being the 2nd all-time leading scorer for the Ecuador national football team with 26 goals in 74 caps.-Early history:... (F)
Peter Lak Peter Lak Peter Lak is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USISL A-League and Major League Soccer.-Youth:Lak grew up in Huntington Beach, California, graduating from Ocean View High School in 1991. He attended Cal Poly Pomona where he played on the men’s soccer team in 1991... (D)	Cobi Jones Cobi Jones Cobi N'Gai Jones is a retired American soccer player who formerly served as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer , with whom he had been involved as a player and coach since the team's inaugural season in 1996... (M)
Gerardo Laterza Gerardo Laterza Gerardo "Jerry" Laterza is a retired Paraguayan soccer player who is also an American citizen. He is the technical director of Legends FC.Laterza graduated from Walnut High School where he was the 1990 and 1992 California Interscholastic Federation 1-A Player of the Year. Laterza attended Southern... (M)	Martín Machón Martín Machón Martín Alejandro Machón Guerra is a Guatemalan former professional footballer.He played mostly in the midfield for local club Comunicaciones and Major League Soccer clubs Los Angeles Galaxy and Miami Fusion, and also became a member of the Guatemala national team, which he represented during three... (M)
Danny Pena Danny Pena Danny Pena is a retired U.S. soccer defensive midfielder. He spent most of his career, both indoors and outdoors, with teams in the western U.S.-Youth:... (D)	Greg Vanney Greg Vanney Greg Vanney is retired American soccer defender who last played for the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS... (M)
Bryan Taylor Bryan Taylor (soccer) Bryan Taylor is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer.-Professional:In 1996, Taylor played for the Central Coast Roadrunners. He scored five of the team's six playoff goals. On February 2, 1997, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Taylor... (F)	Welton (F)
Jose Vasquez (D)	Jose Botello Jose Botello Jose Botello is a retired American soccer player. He is currently the head coach of the Hollywood United Hitmen in the USL Premier Development League.Professioseason.... (F)

Withdrew Harut Karapetyan
Harut Karapetyan
Harutyun Karapetyan is a retired Armenian football forward who played in the MLS for Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes and Tampa Bay Mutiny...

upon selection of Danny Pena
Danny Pena
Danny Pena is a retired U.S. soccer defensive midfielder. He spent most of his career, both indoors and outdoors, with teams in the western U.S.-Youth:...

(1)
Withdrew Steve Jolley
Steve Jolley
Steve Jolley is a retired American soccer defender, who spent ten seasons in Major League Soccer and one in the USL Premier Development League....

upon selection of Kevin Hartman
Kevin Hartman
Kevin Hartman is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer-Youth and College:...

(3)
Reached maximum upon selection of Bryan Taylor
Bryan Taylor (soccer)
Bryan Taylor is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer.-Professional:In 1996, Taylor played for the Central Coast Roadrunners. He scored five of the team's six playoff goals. On February 2, 1997, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Taylor...

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MetroStars

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Brian Bliss Brian Bliss Brian Boyer Bliss is a retired American soccer defender and former coach of the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. He played professionally in Europe and the United States including the original Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and... (D)	Shaun Bartlett Shaun Bartlett Shaun Bartlett is a retired South African football striker who last played for Bloemfontein Celtic.-Early life:... (F)
Braeden Cloutier Braeden Cloutier Braeden Cloutier is a retired U.S. soccer player who spent five seasons in Major Soccer League and over twelve in various indoor leagues. He currently plays for the San Diego Sockers of the Professional Arena Soccer League.Cloutier grew up in Wichita, Kansas where he attended Northwest High School... (M)	Antony de Ávila Antony de Ávila Ántony Wílliam de Ávila Charris is a former Colombian soccer striker, who last played for América de Cali.- Career :... (F)
Cristian da Silva Cristian da Silva Cristian da Silva is a retired Argentine professional soccer player who played in the United States for the MetroStars.-Playing career:... (D)	Rhett Harty Rhett Harty Rhett Stowe Harty was an American soccer defender who spent one season in the Western Soccer League, one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League, one in the USISL and three with the MetroStars of Major League Soccer.... (D)
Matt Knowles Matt Knowles (soccer) Matt Knowles is a former U.S. soccer defender who spent most of his career playing indoor soccer. However, he also spent time in the American Professional Soccer League in the early 1990s and Major League Soccer in 1996 and 1997.-APSL:Knowles grew up in Philadelphia and attended Archbishop Ryan... (D)	Miles Joseph Miles Joseph Miles Joseph is a retired U.S. soccer player who earned three caps with the United States national soccer team. He spent six seasons in Major League Soccer and the part of one season in Major Indoor Soccer League. He was also a member of the U.S... (F)
Manny Lagos Manny Lagos Manuel "Manny" Lagos is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, and is the current Head Coach of NSC Minnesota Stars... (M)	Brian Kelly Brian Kelly (soccer) Brian Kelly is a retired American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer... (M)
Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis (soccer) Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis (born September 10, 1974 is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Major League Soccer.In 1993, Lewis graduated from the Pingry School. He then played college soccer at Princeton University from 1993 to 1995... (D)	Tony Meola Tony Meola Antonio Michael "Tony" Meola is an American former soccer goalkeeper who played for the United States national team at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, and from 1996 to 2006 played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors... (GK)
Joao Luiz (D)	Tab Ramos Tab Ramos Tabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars... (M)
Zach Thornton Zach Thornton Zach Thornton is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... (GK)	Giovanni Savarese Giovanni Savarese Giovanni Savarese is a former Venezuelan football player of Italian descent who is best known for his stay with New York/New Jersey MetroStars of Major League Soccer.- Club career :... (F)
Jeff Zaun Jeff Zaun Jeff Zaun is a retired U.S. soccer defender who is currently an assistant coach with the Rutgers University men’s soccer team... (D)	Mark Semioli Mark Semioli Mark Semioli is a retired American soccer defender who played six seasons in Major Soccer League, four in American Professional Soccer League and three in USISL. He won the 1994 U.S. Open Cup with the San Francisco Greek-Americans.-College:Semioli attended Stanford University, playing on the... (D)
Kerry Zavagnin Kerry Zavagnin Kerry Zavagnin is a former American soccer midfielder, who last played defensive midfielder for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer, and sparingly for the US national team. Kerry Zavaginin also went to and played soccer for Detroit Catholic Central High School... (D)	Mike Sorber (M)
\|Carlos Parra (M)

Withdrew Brian Bliss
Brian Bliss
Brian Boyer Bliss is a retired American soccer defender and former coach of the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. He played professionally in Europe and the United States including the original Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and...

upon selection of Manny Lagos
Manny Lagos
Manuel "Manny" Lagos is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, and is the current Head Coach of NSC Minnesota Stars...

(5)
Withdrew Jeff Zaun
Jeff Zaun
Jeff Zaun is a retired U.S. soccer defender who is currently an assistant coach with the Rutgers University men’s soccer team...

upon selection of Zach Thornton
Zach Thornton
Zach Thornton is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...

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Reached maximum upon selection of Andrew Lewis
Andrew Lewis (soccer)
Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis Andrew Lewis (born September 10, 1974 is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in Major League Soccer.In 1993, Lewis graduated from the Pingry School. He then played college soccer at Princeton University from 1993 to 1995...

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New England Revolution

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Jeff Causey Jeff Causey Jeff Causey is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent six seasons in Major League Soccer. He later served as an assistant coach at the collegiate and professional levels.-College:... (GK)	Imad Baba Imad Baba Imad Baba is a retired American soccer midfielder. He spent seven years in Major League Soccer with the New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids. He was also a member of the American squads at the 1989 U-16 World Championships, 1993 U-20 World Cup and the 1996 Summer Olympics... (M)
Scott Coufal Scott Coufal Scott Coufal is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent two seasons in Major League Soccer.-Youth:Coufal graduated from Brookfield East High School where he was a 1991 NSCAA Third Team High School All American and the 1992 Gatorade High School Soccer Player of the Year. Coufal attended the... (GK)	Mike Burns (D/M)
Giuseppe Galderisi Giuseppe Galderisi Giuseppe Galderisi is an Italian former football forward and currently is the manager of Triestina.-Playing career:... (F)	Ted Chronopoulos Ted Chronopoulos Ted Chronopoulos is a retired American soccer player. He spent three seasons in the Greek First Division, seven seasons in Major League Soccer, three in the USL First Division and one in Major Indoor Soccer League... (D/M)
Erik Imler Erik Imler Erik Bradley Imler is a former soccer defender from the United States. He won national championships while playing at the University of Virginia before becoming part of the US team that competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-Youth and college:Imler grew up in Maryland, attending Bowie... (D)	Alejandro Farias (M)
Rob Jachym Rob Jachym Robert "Rob" Jachym is a retired Polish-American football forward who played professionally in Major League Soccer and USISL. He was the 2003 USL D3 Pro League MVP.-Youth:... (F)	Paul Keegan (F)
John Kerr John Kerr (soccer) John Kerr, Jr. is an American retired soccer midfielder who played professionally in the United States, Canada, England, France and Northern Ireland during a much traveled and varied playing career. He is currently head coach of the Duke University men's soccer team. Kerr was named the 1986... (M)	Alexi Lalas Alexi Lalas Panayotis Alexander Lalas is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup... (D)
Steve Klein (M)	Ivan McKinley Ivan McKinley Ivan McKinley is a retired South African soccer player who played in Major League Soccer from 1996 to 2002 with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the New England Revolution, the Miami Fusion and DC United.... (M)
Alberto Naveda (M/F)	Joe-Max Moore Joe-Max Moore Joe-Max Moore is a former American soccer forward who played for the United States national team in three World Cups. He played professionally for clubs in Germany, England and the United States. He finished his career with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer... (M)
Francis Okaroh Francis Okaroh Francis Okaroh is a retired Nigerian football defender. He played professionally in Major League Soccer.-College:... (D)	Leonardo Squadrone (D)
Darren Sawatzky Darren Sawatzky Darren Sawatzky was a U.S. soccer player who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer. He also played one season in Major Indoor Soccer League, one in USISL and five in the United Soccer Leagues... (M/F)	Walter Zenga Walter Zenga Walter Zenga is a retired Italian footballer and current manager. He is a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Internazionale. He also holds Romanian citizenship... (GK)
Evans Wise Evans Wise Evans Wise is a former Trinidadian football player who played for the Tampa Bay Mutiny in MLS and German football club SV Waldhof Mannheim.... (M)	Brian Dunseth Brian Dunseth Brian William Dunseth is a TV soccer commentator and former American soccer player.-Career:Dunseth played college soccer at California State University, Fullerton, and was one of the first players to sign a Project-40 contract, doing so in 1997... (D)

Withdrew Steve Klein upon selection of Francis Okaroh
Francis Okaroh
Francis Okaroh is a retired Nigerian football defender. He played professionally in Major League Soccer.-College:...

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San Jose Clash

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Ramiro Corrales Ramiro Corrales Ramiro Corrales is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... (D)	Jeff Baicher Jeff Baicher Jeff Baicher is a retired U.S. soccer forward whose professional career took him through multiple U.S. leagues, including the Western Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, Continental Indoor Soccer League and Major League Soccer. He ended his playing career with the Bay Area Seals... (F)
Zico (M))	Ronald Cerritos Ronald Cerritos Ronald Osvaldo Cerritos Flores is a former Salvadoran footballer, who played as a striker.Cerritos is the all-time goalscorer of the Major League Soccer team, the San Jose Earthquakes, with 61 goals and also holds the all-time assists with 47.-Club career:Cerritos has spent the bulk of his career... (M/F)
Oscar Draguicevich Oscar Draguicevich Oscar Draguicevich is a retired American soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer. He also played in the American Professional Soccer League, Continental Indoor Soccer League, National Professional Soccer League and the German third division... (D)	Curt Onalfo Curt Onalfo Curt Onalfo is an American former soccer player.As a player, he played two seasons in France, two in the USISL, one in Mexico and four in Major League Soccer, achieving his most success with Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United. He earned also earned one caps with the United States national team... (D)
Dominic Kinnear Dominic Kinnear Dominic Kinnear is a Scottish-born American former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.As a player, he began his professional career with Scottish club St... (M)	John Doyle (D)
Tim Martin Tim Martin (soccer) Tim Martin is a former American soccer defender. Over his twelve year professional career, he played with numerous teams in six leagues, winning the 1994 U.S. Open Cup with the San Francisco Greek-Americans and the 1991 American Professional Soccer League title with the San Francisco Bay... (D)	Michael Emenalo Michael Emenalo Michael Kevin Emenalo is a retired Nigerian football defender.-Career:Emenalo played college Soccer in the United States at Boston University from 1986 to 1989. From there, he played for Molenbeek in Belgium, Eintracht Trier in Germany and Notts County F.C in England before coming back to the US... (D)
Shawn Medved Shawn Medved Shawn Medved is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder. He coaches youth soccer.-Youth:Medved was born and grew up in Issaquah, Washington. His father, Ron Medved, was a noted American football player for the University of Washington and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his father's success... (M)	David Kramer David Kramer David Kramer is a South African singer, songwriter, playwright and director, most notable for his musicals about the Cape Coloured communities, and for his early opposition to apartheid.-Early life:... (GK)
Michael Emenalo Michael Emenalo Michael Kevin Emenalo is a retired Nigerian football defender.-Career:Emenalo played college Soccer in the United States at Boston University from 1986 to 1989. From there, he played for Molenbeek in Belgium, Eintracht Trier in Germany and Notts County F.C in England before coming back to the US... (D)	Eddie Lewis Eddie Lewis (soccer) Edward James "Eddie" Lewis is a former American soccer player.During his 14-year professional career he played extensively in both the United States and England, notably for San Jose Clash, Preston North End, Leeds United and Los Angeles Galaxy... (M)
Dave Salzwedel Dave Salzwedel Dave Salzwedel is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played two seasons in Major League Soccer with the San Jose Clash. He also played one season in the American Professional Soccer League and USISL.... (GK)	Lawrence Lozzano Lawrence Lozzano Lawrence Lozzano is a former U.S. soccer player who earned earned seven caps with the U.S. national team.-Club career:... (F)
Christopher Sullivan Christopher Sullivan (soccer) Christopher Sullivan is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder/forward and current soccer trainer and sports broadcaster.-Youth and college:... (M/F)	Eric Wynalda Eric Wynalda Eric Boswell Wynalda is a retired American soccer player, and former sports broadcaster. He was the co-host of Fox Football Fone-In on Fox Soccer Channel and is currently employeed as the president of international operations at Mexican third division club Murcielagos.Wynalda scored the first goal... (F)
István Urbányi István Urbányi István Urbányi is a Hungarian former football player and coach, who currently serves as the manager of the Maldives national football team. This is his second spell by the Asian side, having coached them previously between 2009 and 2010.As a player he spent most of his career at Bp. Honvéd and... (M)	Troy Dayak Troy Dayak Troy Dayak is a former American soccer player who played as central defender. He spent his entire Major League Soccer career with the San Jose Clash/Earthquakes and nearly all of his professional career playing for Bay Area teams.-San Francisco Bay Blackhawks:Dayak grew up in Walnut Creek,... (D)
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Shawn Medved
Shawn Medved is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder. He coaches youth soccer.-Youth:Medved was born and grew up in Issaquah, Washington. His father, Ron Medved, was a noted American football player for the University of Washington and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his father's success...

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Ramiro Corrales
Ramiro Corrales is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...

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Derek Backman Derek Backman Derek Backman is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who played in the USISL.Backman played for the Arcadia Shepherds in his native South Africa before moving to the United States in 1983 to attend the College of Boca Raton. In 1987, Backman and his team mates won the NAIA national men's soccer... (M)	Mike Duhaney Mike Duhaney Mike Duhaney is a retired American soccer player who played in Major League Soccer and the German third division. He was the 1997 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year.... (D)
Scott Budnick Scott Budnick Scott Budnick is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played two seasons in Major League Soccer, one in the USISL and one in the Oberliga.... (GK)	Gilmar (M/F)
Chiquinho Conde Chiquinho Conde Francisco Queriol Conde Júnior, aka Chiquinho Conde , is a retired Mozambican footballer who played as a striker.... (F)	Frankie Hejduk Frankie Hejduk Frank Daniel "Frankie" Hejduk is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer. He formerly played as right back for Columbus Crew, where he was team captain, and the United States national team.-Youth and College:Hejduk attended San Dieguito High... (D)
Mark Dougherty Mark Dougherty (soccer) Mark Dougherty is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played in the Western Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, USISL and Major League Soccer. He is a goalkeeper coach with the U.S... (GK)	Roy Lassiter Roy Lassiter Roy Lassiter is a retired American soccer striker, and Major League Soccer's record holder for goals scored in a season, with 27 in 1996.-Early life:... (F)
Marco Ferruzzi Marco Ferruzzi Marco Ferruzzi is an American soccer coach who is currently the assistant coach of FC Dallas. He had a ten year professional career playing as a midfielder in several indoor and outdoor leagues including Major League Soccer and the USL First Division.-Youth:In 1987, Ferruzzi played in one game... (M)	Steve Ralston Steve Ralston Steve Ralston is a retired American soccer player and a current assistant coach for the Houston Dynamo.-Professional:... (M)
Adam Frye Adam Frye Adam Frye is an American soccer player currently playing for Southern California Seahorses in the USL Premier Development League.-Youth and College:... (D)	Carlos Valderrama (M)
Sam George Sam George (soccer) Sam George was a U.S. soccer midfielder who played two seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and four in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... (M)	Martin Vasquez Martin Vasquez Martin Vasquez is a Mexican-born American former professional soccer player. He was most recently the head coach of C.D. Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.... (M)
Bill Harte Bill Harte Bill Harte is a retired U.S. soccer defender who played one season in Major League Soccer.Harte attended Loyola University Maryland where he played on the men's soccer team from 1991 to 1993. In the summer of 1994, Harte played for the Washington Warthogs in the Continental Indoor Soccer League. ... (D)	Frank Yallop Frank Yallop Frank Walter Yallop is an English-born Canadian former professional association football player. He is currently the head coach of San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.... (D)
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Alan Prampin Alan Prampin Alan Prampin is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent one season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League, one in the USISL and four in Major League Soccer. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team.... (F)	Jacek Ziober Jacek Ziober Jacek Ziober is a Polish former football player. Now he is a national coach of Poland national beach soccer team-References:**... (F)
Musa Shannon Musa Shannon Musa Shannon is a Liberian football administrator and former player.Shannon played professionally in the United States, Portugal and China; he also competed at international level.-Early and personal life:... (M/F)	Eric Quill Eric Quill Eric Quill is an American soccer player currently playing for Houston Leones in the USL Premier Development League.-College:... (F)
Nelson Vargas Nelson Vargas For the Colombian road cyclist with the same name see Nélson VargasNelson Vargas is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent five seasons in Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S... (M)

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Alan Prampin
Alan Prampin is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent one season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League, one in the USISL and four in Major League Soccer. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team....

upon selection of Nelson Vargas
Nelson Vargas
For the Colombian road cyclist with the same name see Nélson VargasNelson Vargas is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent five seasons in Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S...

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Sam George (soccer)
Sam George was a U.S. soccer midfielder who played two seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and four in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...

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Scott Budnick
Scott Budnick is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played two seasons in Major League Soccer, one in the USISL and one in the Oberliga....

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