Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Breakdown of MLS Teams

Chicago Fire-Picks (3): 13, 25, 49
Last Season’s Record: 11-7-12, second round exit
Head Coach: TBD
Technical Director: Frank Klopas
Offense: 39 goals (T-5th)
Defense: 34 goals against (7th)
Roster Composition: 2 GKs, 9 DEF, 6 MID, 6 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: N/A
Biggest Need: Midfield/ Defense



Chivas USA- Picks (5): 10, 26, 35, 42, 58

Last Season’s Record: 13-11-6, first round exit
New Heard Coach: Martin Vasquez
Vice President of Soccer Operations: Stephen Hamilton
Offense: 34 goals for (11th)
Defense: 31 goals against (3rd)
Roster Comp: 4 GK, 8 DEF, 10 MID, 7 FWD
Generation Adidas on Roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: Michael Lahoud, Midfield, Wake Forest
2009 Stats: 872 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist.
Biggest Need: Depth/ Forward


Colorado Rapids-Picks (4): 22, 23, 40, 56
Last Season’s Record: 10-10-10, missed playoffs
Head Coach: Gary Smith
Technical Director: Paul Bravo
Offense: 42 goals for (3rd)
Defense: 38 goals against (9th)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 7 DEF, 7 MID, 7 FWD
Generation Adidas on Roster: 2
2009 First Round Pick: N/A
Biggest Need: Midfield/Defense


Columbus Crew-Picks (5): 8, 12, 60, 61, 63

Last Season’s Record: 13-7-10, Supporters Shield Winner
Head Coach: Robert Warzycha
Technical Director: Brian Bliss
Offense: 41 goals (5th)
Defense: 31 goals against (T-3rd)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 6 DEF, 11 MID, 4 FWD
Generation Adidas on Roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: N/A
Biggest Need: Forward


D.C. United-Picks (3): 7, 39, 55

Last Season’s Record: 9-8-13
New Head Coach: Curt Onalfo
General Manager: Dave Kasper
Offense: 43 goals (T-2nd)
Defense: 44 goals against (10th)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 5 DEF, 10 MID, 7 FWD
Generation Adidas on Roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: Rodney Wallace, Midfield/Defense, Maryland
2009 Stats: 2265 minutes, 3 goals, 3 assists
2009 First Round Pick: Chris Pontius, Midfield/Forward, UCSB
2009 Stats: 2113 minutes, 4 goals, 3 assists
Biggest Need: Defense


FC Dallas- Picks (6): 5, 6, 21, 38, 44, 54

Last Season’s Record: 11-13-6
Head Coach: Schellas Hyndman
Offense: 50 goals (1st)
Defense: 47 goals against (T-13th)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 6 DEF, 11 MID, 4 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 3
2009 First Round Pick: Peri Marosevic, Forward, Michigan
2009 Stats: 47 minutes
2009 First Round Pick: George John, Defense, Washington
2009 Stats: 1162 minutes, 1 goal
Biggest Need: Midfield/Defense


Houston Dynamo-Picks (3): 43, 46, 62

Last Season’s Record: 13-8-9
Head Coach: Dominic Kinnear
Offense: 39 goals (T-5th)
Defense: 29 goals against (T-1st)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 6 DEF, 8 MID, 6 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: N/A
Biggest Need: Depth



Kansas City Wizards-Picks (5): 4, 20, 36, 41, 52

Last Season’s Record: 8-13-9, missed playoffs
New Head Coach: Peter Vermes
Offense: 33 goals (T-13th)
Defense: 42 goals against (10th)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 8 DEF, 9 MID, 6 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 3
2009 First Round Pick: Matt Besler, Defense, Notre Dame
2009 Stats: 2236 minutes
Biggest Need: Forward



Los Angeles Galaxy- Picks (3): 15, 47, 64

Last Season’s Record: 12-6-12, Western Conference Champion
Head Coach: Bruce Arena
Offense: 36 goals (T-10th)
Defense: 31 goals against (T-3rd)
Roster Comp: 2 GK, 9 DEF, 6 MID, 9 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: Omar Gonzalez, Center Back, Maryland
2009 Stats: 2672 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist
Biggest need: Attacking midfield/forward



New England Revolution-Picks (3): 9, 25, 57

Last Season’s Record: 11-10-9, first round exit
Head Coach: Steve Nicol
Director of Soccer: Mike Burns
Offense: 33 goals (T-13th)
Defense: 37 goals against (8th)
Roster Comp: 2 GK, 5 DEF, 8 MID, 6 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: Kevin Alston, Defense, Indiana
2009 Stats: 2339 minutes, 1 assist
2009 First Round Pick: Ryan Maxwell, Midfield, University of Tampa
2009 Stats: Waived before season.
Biggest need: Forward


New York Red Bull-Picks (6): 2, 14, 18, 31, 34, 50

Last Season’s Record: 5-19-6
Head Coach: TBD
Sporting Director: Jeff Agoos
Offense: 27 goals (15th)
Defense: 47 goals against (13th)
Roster Comp: 2 GK, 7 DEF, 8 MID, 4 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: Jeremy Hall, Midfield, Maryland
2009 Stats: 2001 minutes, 1 assist
Biggest need: Midfield



Philadelphia Union (First Season)- Picks (4): 1, 17, 33, 49

Head Coach: Peter Nowak
Youth Development Coordinator: John Hackworth
Roster Comp:2 GK, 4 DEF, 4 MID, 2 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: N/A


Real Salt Lake- Picks (3): 16, 32, 48

Last Season’s Record: 11-12-7, MLS Cup Champions
Head Coach: Jason Kreis
General Manager: Garth Lagerway
Offense: 43 goals (T-2nd)
Defense: 35 goals against (7th)
Roster Comp: 2 GK, 4 DEF, 10 MID, 7 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 1
2009 First Round Pick: Jean Alexandre, Midfield, Lynn University
2009 Stats: 99 minutes


San Jose Earthquakes- Picks (6): 3, 19, 28, 30, 37, 51

Last Season’s Record: 7-14-9, missed playoffs
Head Coach: Frank Yallop
General Manager: John Doyle
Offense: 36 goals (T-10th)
Defense: 50 goals against (15th)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 6 DEF, 8 MID, 5 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: N/A
Biggest need: Defense


Seattle Sounders-Picks (3): 11, 27, 59

Last Season’s Record: 12-7-11, first round exit
Head Coach: Sigi Schmid
Chief Scout/Assistant Coach: Kurt Schmid
Offense: 38 goals (7th)
Defense: 29 goals against (T-1st)
Roster Comp: 3 GK, 7 DEF, 6 MID, 7 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 0
2009 First Round Pick: Steve Zakuani, Forward, Akron
2009 Stats: 1993 minutes, 4 goals, 4 assists
Biggest Need: Forward/Depth


Toronto FC-Picks (2): 24, 53

Last Season’s Record: 10-11-9, missed playoffs
New Head Coach: Preki
Technical Director: Mo Johnston
Offense: 37 goals (8th)
Defense: 46 goals against (12th)
Roster Comp: 2 GK, 8 DEF, 6 MID, 5 FWD
Generation Adidas on roster: 2
2009 First Round Pick: Sam Cronin, Midfield, Wake Forest
2009 Stats: 2363 minutes, 1 goal, 4 assists
2009 First Round Pick: O’Brian White, Forward, UCONN
2009 Stats: 440 minutes, 2 goals
2009 First Round Pick: Stefan Frei, Goalie, Cal
2009 Stats: 2295 minutes, 1.49 GAA, 5 shutouts
Biggest Need: Defense