Pretty cool that ND had three 1st round MLS superdraftees!
by Domerduck (2022-01-14 18:29:58)
Edited on 2022-01-14 18:53:56

Saw no discussion here on Tuesday's draft with all the EPL, LaLiga, and Bundesliga love. Jack Lynn was taken 18th overall by Orlando City SC followed by Mohammed Omar going 23rd to the Colorado Rapids, and Philip Quinton selected 25th overall by the Columbus Crew.

This was the most successful draft ever for our ND players. 4 other years we've had 3 players drafted (2016, 2011, 2010, and 2005) but no more than 1 in the 1st round any of those years. 2005 had been the previous most successful superdraft with 1 1st rounder and 2 second rounders and with less MLS teams back then they were 10th, 17th, and 24th overall, so somewhat similar. 2013 was the only time we ever had 2 1st rounders in the MLS Superdraft (9th and 11th overall) which was very successful as it was followed up by 2 more 1st rounders in the 2013 MLS supplemental draft.

This draft result plus making the 2021 College Cup should help us with recruiting. Congrats to these players and the ND coaches for preparing them.


Hope for That Positive Uptick in Recruiting, As Well...
by dillon77  (2022-01-17 13:17:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Sammi Fisher was also drafted by Chicago Red Stars in Women's Draft.


ND men have more recent success in the pros over the women..
by Domerduck  (2022-01-25 13:46:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

We need pro and national team success to keep recruiting up. At least we have a few ND grads who are still on MLS rosters. As I posted earlier we used to have ND women as pros and US team players, but I can't remember the last time we had one. Seems since at least when Randy coached ND. Still the big recuiting successes are at UNC, UCLA, FSU, Stanford, Santa Clara, Portland, UVA, PSU, USC, & Florida who all currently each have at least 6 players on NWSL rosters. Hopefully Sammi makes the roster with Chicago to start us back on that virtuous cycle.