2003 MLS SuperDraft

2003 MLS SuperDraft
Date(s) January 17, 2003
Location Kansas City, Missouri
Network(s) (US) Fox Sports World
Picks
First selection Alecko Eskandarian, D.C. United
Overall selections 60

The 2003 MLS Superdraft was held January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. It was the fifth annual SuperDraft held by Major League Soccer.

Player Selection

Any player whose name is marked with an * was contracted under the Project-40 program.

* Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team

Round One

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
1 D.C. United*Alecko EskandarianFUniversity of Virginia
2 MetroStars*Ricardo ClarkMFurman University
3 Chicago Fire[R1 trade 1]*Nate JaquaFUniversity of Portland
4 MetroStars[R1 trade 2]*Mike MageeFNike Project-40
5 D.C. United[R1 trade 3]*David StokesDUniversity of North Carolina
6 San Jose EarthquakesTodd DunivantDStanford University
7 Columbus CrewDiego WalshMSouthern Methodist University
8 Los Angeles Galaxy[R1 trade 4]*Guillermo GonzalezMNike Project-40
9 New England Revolution[R1 trade 5]Pat NoonanFIndiana University
10 Dallas Burn[R1 trade 6]Shavar ThomasDUniversity of Connecticut

Round one trades

  1. ↑ #3: Kansas City Wizards → Chicago Fire. 2003-01-07: Chicago Fire acquired this first-round pick from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for forward Josh Wolff.[ref 1]
  2. ↑ #4: Chicago Fire → Dallas Burn → MetroStars. 2003-01-17: MetroStars acquired this first-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for midfielder Brad Davis.[ref 2] On 2002-05-18, Dallas had acquired this pick from Chicago Fire in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft and an undisclosed amount of salary cap relief.[ref 3]
  3. ↑ #5: Dallas Burn → MetroStars → D.C. United. 2002-12-23: D.C. United acquired this first-round pick, defender Mike Petke, and an allocation from MetroStars in exchange for defender Eddie Pope, midfielder Richie Williams, and forward Jaime Moreno.[ref 4] On 2002-03-13, MetroStars had acquired this pick and midfielder Winston Griffiths from Dallas Burn in exchange for goalkeeper D.J. Countess and a second-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft.[ref 5]
  4. ↑ #8: Colorado Rapids → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2001-04-02: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this first-round pick from Colorado Rapids as part of a trade for defender Robin Fraser.[ref 6]
  5. ↑ #9: New England Revolution → Miami Fusion → New England Revolution. 2001-08-16: New England Revolution re-acquired this first-round pick and acquired defender Leo Cullen from Miami Fusion in exchange for forward Johnny Torres and midfielder Shaker Asad.[ref 7] On 2001-06-20, Miami had acquired this pick and defender Brian Dunseth from New England in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft and defender Jay Heaps.[ref 8]
  6. ↑ #10: Los Angeles Galaxy → Dallas Burn. 2003-01-17: Dallas Burn acquired this first-round pick from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for selections in the second-round and sixth-round.[ref 2]

Round Two

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
11 D.C. United*Brian CarrollMWake Forest University
12 MetroStars[R2 trade 1]*Eddie GavenMNike Project-40
13 San Jose Earthquakes[R2 trade 2]*Arturo AlvarezMNike Project-40
14 D.C. United[R2 trade 3]Doug WarrenGKClemson University
15 Dallas Burn*Jason ThompsonFEastern Illinois University
16 Los Angeles Galaxy[R2 trade 4]Scot ThompsonDUCLA
17 MetroStars[R2 trade 5]Tim ReganDBradley University
18 Chicago Fire[R2 trade 6]Damani RalphFUniversity of Connecticut
19 Los Angeles Galaxy[R2 trade 7]Arturo TorresMLoyola Marymount University
20 Los Angeles Galaxy[R2 trade 8]*Ricky LewisDClemson University

Round two trades

  1. ↑ #12: MetroStars → Dallas Burn → Los Angeles Galaxy → MetroStars. 2003-01-17: MetroStars acquired this second-round pick from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a first-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 9] Earlier in the day, Los Angeles had acquired this pick and a sixth-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round selection.[ref 9] On 2002-03-13, Dallas had acquired this pick and goalkeeper D.J. Countess from MetroStars in exchange for midfielder Winston Griffiths and a first-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft.[ref 5]
  2. ↑ #13: Kansas City Wizards → D.C. United → Kansas City Wizards → San Jose Earthquakes. 2003-01-17: San Jose Earthquakes acquired this second-round pick and a conditional selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for defender Jimmy Conrad.[ref 10] On 2002-07-29, Kansas City had re-acquired this selection and a third-round pick in the 2004 SuperDraft from D.C. United in exchange for a Discovery Pick.[ref 11] On 2002-02-10, D.C. United had acquired future considerations, which became this pick, from Kansas City in exchange for defender Carey Talley.[ref 12]
  3. ↑ #14: Chicago Fire → D.C. United. 2002-07-18: D.C. United acquired this second-round pick from Chicago Fire in exchange for defender Orlando Perez.[ref 13]
  4. ↑ #16: San Jose Earthquakes → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2003-01-17: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this second-round pick from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for forward Brian Mullan.[ref 9]
  5. ↑ #17: Columbus Crew → MetroStars. 2003-01-17: MetroStars acquired this second-round pick from Columbus Crew in exchange for defender Nelson Akwari and a second-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 14]
  6. ↑ #18: Colorado Rapids → Chicago Fire. 2002-05-09: Chicago Fire acquired this second-round pick from Colorado Rapids in exchange for midfielder Raúl Palacios.[ref 15]
  7. ↑ #19: New England Revolution → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2003-01-17: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this second-round pick and midfielder Alex Pineda Chacón from New England Revolution in exchange for goalkeeper Matt Reis.[ref 9]
  8. ↑ #20: Los Angeles Galaxy → D.C. United → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2002-08-15: Los Angeles Galaxy re-acquired this second-round pick, originally a conditional selection, from D.C. United in exchange for forward Henry Zambrano.[ref 16] On 2002-01-12, D.C. United had acquired this pick and first-round and second-round selections in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from Los Angeles in exchange for forward Chris Albright and a second-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 17]

Round Three

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
21 Dallas Burn[R3 trade 1]David ComfortGKUniversity of Virginia
22 New England Revolution[R3 trade 2]Dimelon WestfieldFClemson University
23 San Jose Earthquakes[R3 trade 3]Roger LevesqueFStanford University
24 Chicago Fire*Logan PauseMUniversity of North Carolina
25 Chicago Fire[R3 trade 4]Ryan MackMIndiana University
26 Chicago Fire[R3 trade 5]Phil SwendaFSeton Hall University
27 Colorado Rapids[R3 trade 6]Jason ColeDSt. Louis University
28 Colorado RapidsAlex BlakeFWilliams College
29 New England RevolutionKyle SingerGKBoston College
30 MetroStars[R3 trade 7]Tim GlowienkaDUniversity of South Carolina

Round three trades

  1. ↑ #21: D.C. United → Dallas Burn. 2002-03-13: Dallas Burn acquired this third-round pick from D.C. United in exchange for forward Ali Curtis.[ref 18]
  2. ↑ #22: MetroStars → New England Revolution. 2002-02-10: New England Revolution acquired this third-round pick from MetroStars in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 19]
  3. ↑ #23: Kansas City Wizards → San Jose Earthquakes. 2001-03-13: San Jose Earthquakes acquired this third-round selection, originally a conditional pick, and a second-round selection in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, also originally a conditional selection, from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for defender Mike Burns.[ref 20]
  4. ↑ #25: Dallas Burn → Chicago Fire. 2001-03-27: Chicago Fire acquired this third-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for goalkeeper Chris Snitko.[ref 21]
  5. ↑ #26: San Jose Earthquakes → Dallas Burn → Chicago Fire. 2002-05-18: Chicago Fire acquired this third-round pick and an undisclosed amount of salary cap relief from Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft.[ref 3] On 2002-02-10, Dallas had acquired this pick from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 22]
  6. ↑ #27: Columbus Crew → Colorado Rapids. 2003-01-17: Colorado Rapids acquired this third-round pick from Columbus Crew in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft and a third-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 14]
  7. ↑ #30: Los Angeles Galaxy → MetroStars. 2002-04-20: MetroStars acquired this third-round pick, originally a conditional pick, from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for midfielder Winston Griffiths.[ref 23]

Round Four

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
31 D.C. UnitedHayden WoodworthMMessiah College
32 MetroStarsKenny ArenaDUniversity of Virginia
33 Kansas City WizardsTaylor GrahamDStanford University
34 Dallas Burn[R4 trade 1]Mike TranchillaFCreighton University
35 Chicago Fire[R4 trade 2]Rob FriendFUC Santa Barbara
36 San Jose EarthquakesJosh SaundersGKUniversity of California
37 Columbus CrewMichael RitchFAuburn University
38 Colorado RapidsMatt CrawfordMUniversity of North Carolina
39 San Jose Earthquakes[R4 trade 3]Jamil WalkerMSanta Clara University
40 Los Angeles GalaxyHamid MehreioskoueiFBradley University

Round four trades

  1. ↑ #34: Chicago Fire → Dallas Burn. 2002-01-15: Dallas Burn acquired this fourth-round pick, originally a conditional selection, and a sixth-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from Chicago Fire in exchange for forward Aleksey Korol and midfielder Miguel Saavedra.[ref 3]
  2. ↑ #35: Dallas Burn → Chicago Fire. 2003-01-17: Chicago Fire acquired this fourth-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 24]
  3. ↑ #39: New England Revolution → San Jose Earthquakes. 2002-07-30: San Jose Earthquakes acquired this fourth-round pick from New England Revolution in exchange for salary budget relief.[ref 25]

Round Five

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
41 D.C. UnitedJohn SwannDIndiana University
42 MetroStars*Jacob LeBlancMUniversity of Virginia
43 Kansas City WizardsJack JewsburyMSt. Louis University
44 Chicago FireChad DombrowskiDUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
45 Dallas BurnMichael MariscalcoMButler University
46 San Jose EarthquakesJohanes MalizaMStanford University
47 Columbus CrewGuy AbrahamsonMRutgers University
48 Colorado RapidsCasey SchmidtFBoston College
49 MetroStars[R5 trade 1]Marco VélezMBarry University
50 Los Angeles GalaxyJimmy FrazelleMUCLA

Round five trades

  1. ↑ #49: New England Revolution → MetroStars. 2003-01-17: MetroStars acquired this fifth-round pick from New England Revolution in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 24]

Round Six

Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
51 D.C. UnitedMichael BehonickGKAmerican University
52 Dallas Burn[R6 trade 1]Andy RosenbandFOhio State University
53 Kansas City WizardsKevin FriedlandDSouthern Methodist University
54 Chicago FireRyan FutagakiMUCLA
55 Los Angeles Galaxy[R6 trade 2]Joe BartonGKCal State-Northridge
56 San Jose EarthquakesFrank SanfilippoMSan Jose State University
57 New England Revolution[R6 trade 3]PASS
58 Columbus Crew[R6 trade 4]Jake TraegerMOhio State University
59 D.C. United[R6 trade 5]PASS
60 Kansas City Wizards[R6 trade 6]Byron CarmichaelFMarshall University

Round six trades

  1. ↑ #52: MetroStars → Dallas Burn. 2002-02-10: Dallas Burn acquired this sixth-round pick from MetroStars in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 19]
  2. ↑ #55: Dallas Burn → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2003-01-17: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this sixth-round pick and a second-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round selection.[ref 2]
  3. ↑ #57: Columbus Crew → New England Revolution. 2002-02-10: New England Revolution acquired this sixth-round pick from Columbus Crew in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 19]
  4. ↑ #58: Colorado Rapids → Columbus Crew. 2003-01-17: Columbus Crew acquired this sixth-round pick and a third-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft from Colorado Rapids in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft.[ref 14]
  5. ↑ #59: Pick originally belonged to New England Revolution. Info needed on how D.C. acquired this pick.
  6. ↑ #60: Los Angeles Galaxy → Kansas City Wizards. 2003-01-17: Kansas City Wizards acquired this sixth-round pick from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 10]

Notable undrafted players

PlayerPosAffiliationPlayed in MLSNotes
Troy PerkinsGKUniversity of Evansville2004–07; 2010–157 caps with U.S. national team; 2006 MLS Best XI

References

  • "MLS Draft List". USA Today.
    1. ↑ "Fire Trades Wolff to Kansas City" (Press release). Chicago Fire. 7 January 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
    2. 1 2 3 "Burn Lands 2002 Rookie of the Year Finalist Brad Davis in Draft Day Deal" (Press release). Dallas Burn. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
    3. 1 2 3 "All-Time Transactions; Chicago Fire Media Guide" (PDF). Chicago Fire. February 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
    4. ↑ "MetroStars trade for United's Pope". Sports Illustrated. 23 December 2002. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
    5. 1 2 "MetroStars acquire Winston Griffiths, No. 1 pick in 2003 from Dallas" (Press release). NY/NJ MetroStars. 13 March 2002. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
    6. ↑ "Galaxy on the Clock for MLS Superdraft" (Press release). Los Angeles Galaxy. 13 January 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
    7. ↑ "August 17, 2001 Transactions" (Press release). New York Times. 17 August 2001. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
    8. ↑ "June 21, 2001 Transactions" (Press release). New York Times. 21 June 2001. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
    9. 1 2 3 4 "Galaxy Drafts Local Phenom" (Press release). Los Angeles Galaxy. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
    10. 1 2 "Wizards Acquire Jimmy Conrad, Draft Four Others in 2003 MLS Super Draft" (Press release). Kansas City Wizards. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
    11. ↑ "Wizards Attendance Showing Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year" (Press release). Kansas City Wizards. 29 July 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    12. ↑ "United's Talley Traded to Wizards". Associated Press. 10 February 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    13. ↑ "D.C. United Trades Orlando Perez" (Press release). D.C. United. 18 July 2002. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    14. 1 2 3 "Crew Drafts Walsh out of SMU" (Press release). Columbus Crew. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
    15. ↑ "Ramos Ready to Hang 'Em Up" (Press release). Major League Soccer. 14 May 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    16. ↑ "Galaxy Sends Henry Zambrano to D.C." (Press release). Los Angeles Galaxy. 15 August 2002. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    17. ↑ "Chris Albright Player Page". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    18. ↑ "United Gets Curtis From Burn". Associated Press. 13 March 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    19. 1 2 3 "Major League Soccer Draft - 2002". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    20. ↑ "MLS Transactions Update (March 19, 2001)". Soccer America. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    21. ↑ "MLS Notes". Soccer Times. 28 March 2001. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
    22. ↑ "MLS 2002 SuperDraft". Sports Illustrated. 10 February 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
    23. ↑ "Galaxy on the Clock for MLS Superdraft" (Press release). Los Angeles Galaxy. 13 January 2003. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    24. 1 2 "Major League Soccer Draft - 2003". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
    25. ↑ "San Jose Earthquakes Acquire 2003 MLS SuperDraft Pick From New England Revolution" (Press release). San Jose Earthquakes. 30 July 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
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