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#UNLEASH the Links: 1/19/14
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Read more2014 MLS SuperDraft: Rounds One and Two
By @SAdyson The MLS SuperDraft is underway, and you can track it here. Normally, as Hounds fans, we’d be rather apathetic towards the SuperDraft. But with the recent affiliation between the Hounds and the Houston Dynamo, we have been paying closer attention to this year’s draft. Although it’s highly unlikely that the player selected in round one–and maybe even round two–would be loaned to the Hounds this season, it is still worth looking at the young talent that Houston has added to its roster.
Read moreUSL PRO Loses Its Perennial Punching-Bag
By @SAdyson According to the Antigua Observer, Antigua Barracuda FC will not return for the 2014 USL PRO season. Chairman Gordon Derrick blames “financial constraints” — namely, being forced to play all USL PRO matches on the road in the US – for the decision. Antigua was a true bottom feeder in 2014, not recording a single point during the season. They only scored 11 total goals, and allowed a whopping 91 to opposing sides. This move is relatively unsurprising. Antigua was destined to leave USL PRO after the rapid
Read more#UNLEASH the Links – 1/9/14
By @SAdyson Toronto FC is close to announcing a partnership with the Wilmington Hammerheads for the 2014 season. Orlando City is contemplating moving their own USL PRO franchise to Kentucky when they make the jump to MLS in 2015. USL PRO has released a list of all of the participants in its 2014 Combine. Minnesota United snatched forward Christian Ramirez from the Charlotte Eagles. Ramirez had 12 goals in 26 matches for the Eagles. The Houston Dynamo have released their 2014 preseason schedule. Interesting that they didn’t schedule a match
Read moreMLS SuperDraft Mock: Who Could End up in Highmark?
By @SAdyson As the 2014 MLS SuperDraft approaches on January 16th, we will be watching closely as the Houston Dynamo add talented yet raw prospects to their club. Any or all of these young men could find themselves playing matches at Highmark Stadium this spring and summer, which makes following the MLS SuperDraft worth it. MLS.com has their second mock draft posted on their website. This is who they have going to the Houston Dynamo: Kyle Venter (D) New Mexico A big, strong centerback with good positioning and composure in
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