1996 MLS Supplemental Draft

The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

History

As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. First, the league allocated four "big name" players to each team. Then on February 6 and 7, 1996, the league held its 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. Over sixteen rounds, teams selected players from any source. Then on March 4, 1996, the league held a three-round College Draft. The 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft was held later the same day.

^ Denotes player who has been inducted to the US Soccer Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team

Round 1

Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
1 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R1 trade 1] Nicola Caricola D Genoa
2 New York/New Jersey MetroStars Edmundo Rodriguez M Tampa Bay Terror
3 San Jose Clash Roberto González M Rosario Central
4 Tampa Bay Mutiny Evans Wise M SG Egelsbach
5 Kansas City Wiz Pat Harrington GK Montreal Impact
6 New England Revolution Alberto Naveda F Boca Juniors
7 Los Angeles Galaxy Chris Armas M Long Island Rough Riders
8 D.C. United[R1 trade 2] Mario Gori D Rosario Central
9 Colorado Rapids Dusty Hudock GK Seattle Sounders
10 Columbus Crew Paul Caligiuri D FC St. Pauli

Round 1 trades

  1. ↑ #1: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 3 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this first-round selection and a third-round pick (#21) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round selection (#2) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 1]
  2. ↑ #8: Dallas Burn → New York/New Jersey MetroStars → D.C. United. 4 March 1996: D.C. United acquired this first-round pick from New York/New Jersey MetroStars in exchange for a second-round pick (#11) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft, a second-round selection (#11) in the 1996 MLS College Draft, and goalkeeper Matthew Olson.[ref 2] Earlier the same day, New York/New Jersey had acquired this first-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round selection (#3) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 2]

Round 2

Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
11 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R2 trade 1] Juninho M Barra da Tijuca
12 New York/New Jersey MetroStars Ken Hesse D Colorado Foxes
13 Columbus Crew[R2 trade 2] Michael Robles M Montclair Standard Falcons
14 Dallas Burn[R2 trade 3] Vagner D Lousano Paulista
15 Kansas City Wiz David Moxom D Pittsburgh Stingers
16 New England Revolution Wélton F América (Brazil)
17 Los Angeles Galaxy David Vaudreuil D Baltimore Spirit
18 Dallas Burn Chad Ashton M Wichita Wings
19 Colorado Rapids Richard Sharpe F Cocoa Expos
20 Columbus Crew Rob Smith M Delaware Wizards

Round 2 trades

  1. ↑ #11: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 4 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this second-round pick, a second-round selection (#11) in the 1996 MLS College Draft, and goalkeeper Matthew Olson from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round pick (#8) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft.[ref 2]
  2. ↑ #13: San Jose Clash → Columbus Crew. 4 March 1996: Columbus Crew acquired this second-round selection from San Jose Clash in exchange for defender Ramiro Corrales.[ref 2]
  3. ↑ #14: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Dallas Burn. 4 March 1996: Dallas Burn acquired this second-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for a second-round selection (#18) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 2]

Round 3

Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
21 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R3 trade 1] Tulio F XV de Piracicaba
22 New York/New Jersey MetroStars Danny Barber M Las Vegas Dustdevils
23 San Jose Clash James Woolridge D San Jose Grizzlies
24 Tampa Bay Mutiny Boniface Okafor F Hannover 96
25 Kansas City Wiz Paul Wright F Sacramento Knights
26 New England Revolution Zak Ibsen D Tampa Bay Terror
27 Los Angeles Galaxy Chugger Adair F San Diego Sockers
28 Dallas Burn Jonny Walker GK Memphis Jackals
29 Colorado Rapids PASS
30 Columbus Crew Kevin East GK Jersey Dragons

Round 3 trades

  1. ↑ #21: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 3 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this third-round selection and a first-round pick (#1) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round selection (#2) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 1]

References

    1. 1 2 "2014 SuperDraft Book" (PDF). Major League Soccer. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
    2. 1 2 3 4 5 "MLS: Transactions". Soccer America. 4 March 1996. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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