Morning Kick Around: MLS SuperDraft Review, NWSL Draft Day
Today’s edition of the Morning Kick Around features stories recapping yesterday’s 2015 MLS SuperDraft, along with info about today’s 2015 NWSL Draft. For those of you that do not know, the MKA is a morning series that comes out usually before 10 am, Monday-Saturday. It curates some of the best soccer news in specific categories and presents information to you in an easy to understand way. Check out today’s articles and feel free to comment below with your feelings.
MLS:
-Orlando City SC made history yesterday by selecting their first pick in club history, Clye Larin. The young and talented forward gives Orlando City another dangerous weapon up top. Check out the full details on this exciting selection for the expansion club HERE.
-As he often does so wonderfully, Chris Blakely takes a good look at the three Cascadia teams and how their first two rounds of MLS SuperDraft action went. Check out which players are headed west and how Chris thinks of each player HERE.
More from Playing for 90
- Barcelona kick off Champions League against Royal Antwerp
- Alexia Putellas reaches 400 games with Barcelona
- Everything you need to know ahead of the 250th ‘Super Clásico’
- Barcelona put five past Real Betis
- Manchester City suffer but come away with win over West Ham
-Along with the normal selections during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, several trades occurred during the course of the first two rounds. One such trade saw the Seattle Sounders land an exciting midfield prospect, Cristian Roldan. Chris Blakely looks are the newest addition to his favorite club HERE.
-If their was one move that surprised many people during the course of the first two rounds of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, it would be the move of the LA Galaxy trading away Marcelo Sarvas. Find out where Sarvas is planning to play his soccer come March. Full details HERE.
-The Philadelphia Union made several solid selections during the course of the first two rounds of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Find out who is headed out east to play for the blue and gold this coming season HERE.
More from Playing for 90
- Barcelona kick off Champions League against Royal Antwerp
- Alexia Putellas reaches 400 games with Barcelona
- Everything you need to know ahead of the 250th ‘Super Clásico’
- Barcelona put five past Real Betis
- Manchester City suffer but come away with win over West Ham
-News that did get overshadowed, but still something that must be talked about none the less. Jurgen Klinsmann released a statement about Jozy Altidore moving back to MLS today. His reaction, well, it may surprise you. Check out what the USMNT coach thinks about the move HERE.
NWSL:
-Enough talk about the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Shift gears now to the 2015 NWSL Draft. With many exciting players entering this year’s draft, fans cannot wait to see who their favorite team selects. HERE is the official draft order for today’s NWSL Draft.
-Our very own Steve Connelly released his NWSL Mock Draft of the first round of action. Find out where he thinks certain players are headed during the first round today right HERE.
-If all the talk about the NWSL Draft did not get you excited enough for the upcoming season, check out the complete list of Home Openers for each club right HERE.
-More than 165 players declared for the 2015 NWSL Draft, but only a handful of them will get selected. Check out who is hoping to hear their name called today with the complete player list HERE.
-Make sure to tune into Playing For 90 throughout the day as we provide coverage and reaction to the 2015 NWSL Draft.