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Monday, October 22, 2007

8 teams are going to the MLS playoffs, 5 are not...

The above truth helps us put together more pieces of the 2008 SuperDraft picture.

If you remember, scaryice posted the first stab at the order based on trades and estimated finishing position. Let's see how it will look for the first five teams entered with the final regular season standings in the books.

Estimated 2008 Superdraft Order

Round One

1 San Jose Earthquakes
2 FC Dallas (Traded from Toronto - Mulrooney trade)
3 Real Salt Lake
4 Los Angeles
5 Colorado Rapids
6 Columbus Crew

The remaining positions will shake out as the playoffs move through each round. FC Dallas made out like a bandit with that Toronto deal. They get the second overall pick while also making the playoffs.

Previously I took a stab at who could be drafted in the first round.

San Jose will obviously looking for no doubt be looking for the Maurice Edu of the 2008 MLS Draft class and Dallas should be able to select a player who will challenge for a starting spot in 2008. Salt Lake and Colorado historically have trouble in the draft while LA and Columbus will look to add more promising youth to the ranks.

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