1997 MLS College Draft

The 1997 Major League Soccer College Draft was held on February 1 and 2, 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1] The draft was held in conjunction with the Umbro Select College All-Star Classic. The first round of the draft took place at halftime of the game and was broadcast live by Prime Sports. The second and third rounds of the draft took place February 2, 1997 beginning at 9:00 AM EST in the Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton.[2] The 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft took place on the afternoon of February 2, 1997.

Round 1

Pick # MLS team Player Position College
1Colorado RapidsTahj Jakins D UCLA
2Tampa Bay Mutiny[R1 trade 1]Mike Fisher M University of Virginia
3Columbus CrewRob Jachym M University of Hartford
4San Jose ClashAlberto Montoya M Santa Clara University
5New York/New Jersey MetroStarsBrian Kelly M Duke University
6Dallas BurnTemoc Suarez F University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
7Kansas City WizardsBrian Johnson M Fresno State
8Tampa Bay MutinyMike Mekelburg M University of South Florida
9Los Angeles GalaxySteve Jolley M William & Mary College
10D.C. UnitedDanny Care D Clemson University

Round 1 trades

  1. ↑ #2: New England Revolution → Tampa Bay Mutiny.

Round 2

Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
11Colorado RapidsRoss Paule M Creighton University
12New England RevolutionScott Coufal GK Indiana University
13Columbus CrewJohn Smith F Rollins College
14San Jose ClashJason Annicchero D Santa Clara University
15New York/New Jersey MetroStarsWill Kohler M Harvard University
16Dallas BurnAlan Branigan D Rutgers University
17Kansas City WizardsIke Udeh F Alabama A&M
18Tampa Bay MutinyPASS
19Los Angeles GalaxyShawn Boney M Southern Connecticut State
20D.C. UnitedTom Presthus GK Southern Methodist University

Round 2 trades

    Round 3

    Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
    21Colorado RapidsMike Feniger F East Stroudsburg
    22New England RevolutionSteve Klein M Bowling Green State University
    23Columbus CrewTodd DeNault F University of South Florida
    24San Jose ClashChris McDonald M University of San Francisco
    25New York/New Jersey MetroStarsAndrew Lewis D Princeton University
    26New England Revolution[R3 trade 1]J.T. Roberts M Northern Kentucky University
    27Kansas City WizardsJake Joy M Midwestern State University
    28Tampa Bay MutinyMusa Shannon F Robert Morris University
    29Los Angeles GalaxyKevin Hartman GK UCLA
    30D.C. UnitedBrandon Leib D Georgetown University

    Round 3 trades

    1. ↑ #26: Dallas Burn → New England Revolution.

    References

    1. ↑ http://www.socceramerica.com/article/16901/mls-1997-collegiate-draft-results-feb-2.html
    2. ↑ Pro Draft Will Be Part Of Umbro College Soccer Classic