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One area of Atlanta United’s player acquisition that we haven’t focused too much on yet is the SuperDraft of college players. This will take place in January and the bulk of the roster will be in place by then. The club will have a sense of what holes they need to fill with the best available players from the college ranks.
We’ll have more coverage of who some of the players are soon. As I’m building up my research, one thing has jumped out to me already. This year’s draft will have quite a few prospects on the defensive side and not as many in the attack. However, with Atlanta holding the #2 overall pick, that might not be a factor if they choose to go with an offensive selection.
In building the defense, it might not be a bad idea to try to stockpile another high first round selection or two if possible. Philadelphia rebuilt their defense last year in the SuperDraft, nabbing Keegan Rosenberry and Josh Yaro with picks in the Top 6 of the draft. There is talent at both center back and outside back that could start quickly in MLS and Atlanta United might consider that option defensively.
Domestic
Harry Shipp says that Montreal are not underdogs against Toronto (Sportsnet)
Less than 1,200 tickets available! We've added standing room but a few seats are still available! >> https://t.co/yq5WN34jXq #IMFC pic.twitter.com/GwR1sWnV3D
— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) November 19, 2016
Ranking of the top ten Designated Players in MLS history (FourFourTwo)
Aurelien Collin is not sure if he will be back with the Red Bulls (Once a Metro)
At @HoustonDynamo manager Wilmer Cabrera on trip to France and Luxembourg apparently as the search for players begins. #foreverorange
— Glenn Davis (@GlennDavisSoc) November 19, 2016
Jurgen Klinsmann’s failures are not fun, just fact (Stars and Stripes FC)
International
Steven Gerrard to turn down MK Dons manager offer (Guardian)
Chivas vs. America Clasico highlight of upcoming Liga MX quarterfinals (FMF State of Mind)
Yaya Toure’s exile is over (SB Nation)
Local
Ingram’s Overtime Goal Lifts Night Hawks over Georgia Gwinnett
— TU Men's Soccer (@NightHawksMSocc) November 20, 2016
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