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2002 MLS SuperDraft

2002 MLS SuperDraft

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The 2002 Major League Soccer SuperDraft was held on February 10, 2002 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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One month earlier, MLS had contracted two clubs: Tampa Bay Mutiny and Miami Fusion. In conjunction with the contraction, the league conducted both an allocation draft and a dispersal draft in which the top 2002 SuperDraft picks of Tampa Bay and Miami, as well as players from those clubs, were made available to remaining MLS clubs.

Allocation draft

MLS distributed the players of the Miami Fusion and the Tampa Bay Mutiny to the rest of the league via an allocation draft that took place on January 11, 2002, where teams with excess allocations were allowed to select from their players; the participants and the selection order for the draft were announced three days before the draft was conducted.[1]

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  1. [A 1]
    #8: Los Angeles Galaxy → San Jose Earthquakes. 11 January 2002: San Jose acquired this selection from Los Angeles in exchange for the #9 selection and a second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 1]
  2. [A 2]
    #9: San Jose Earthquakes → Los Angeles Galaxy. 11 January 2002: Los Angeles acquired this selection and a second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from San Jose in exchange for the #8 selection.[ref 1]

Dispersal draft

Players who were not selected in the allocation draft were automatically assigned to the dispersal draft, which was held hours after the allocation draft occurred.

Round 1

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Trades

  1. [D 1]
    #9: Los Angeles Galaxy → Columbus Crew. 11 January 2002: Columbus acquired this selection from Los Angeles in exchange for a conditional selection in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[2]

Round 2

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Round 3

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SuperDraft

The New England Revolution selected Taylor Twellman second overall. The 2x MLS Best XI selection won the 2005 MLS Most Valuable Player award and is a member of the MLS 100 Goal Club.
The MetroStars selected Brad Davis 3rd overall. The 2001 MLS Best XI selection earned 17 caps for the US Men's National Team and was selected to the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
D.C. United selected Justin Mapp 4th overall. He was selected to the 2006 MLS Best XI.
Key
* Denotes a player contracted under the Project-40 program
^ Denotes player who has been selected to an MLS All-Star Game
§ Denotes a player who won the MLS Rookie of the Year
† Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team
~ Denotes a player who won the MLS MVP

Round 1

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Trades

  1. [R 1]
    #1: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Dallas Burn. 2002-01-11: Dallas Burn acquired this first-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft.[ref 2]
  2. [R 2]
    #2: Colorado Rapids → Tampa Bay Mutiny → New England Revolution. ...On 2001-06-28, Tampa Bay had acquired this pick, goalkeeper Adin Brown, and defender Scott Vermillion from Colorado Rapids in exchange for midfielder Carlos Valderrama, goalkeeper Scott Garlick and defender Ritchie Kotschau.[ref 3] More information needed.
  3. [R 3]
    #3: New England Revolution → Colorado Rapids? → Tampa Bay Mutiny → MetroStars. 2002-01-11: MetroStars acquired this first-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft.[ref 4] More information needed.
  4. [R 4]
    #5: Kansas City Wizards → Chicago Fire. 2002-02-08: Chicago Fire acquired this first-round pick from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for midfielder Diego Gutiérrez and a sixth-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 5]
  5. [R 5]
    #6: Dallas Burn → San Jose Earthquakes. 2002-02-10: San Jose Earthquakes acquired this first-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for two first-round selections (#9 and #12) in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 6]
  6. [R 6]
    #9: Chicago Fire → San Jose Earthquakes → Dallas Burn. 2002-02-10: Dallas Burn acquired this first-round pick and the #12 first-round pick from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for a first-round selection in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 6] On 2000-03-15, San Jose had acquired this pick, two second-round picks in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, and future considerations from Chicago Fire in exchange for an allocation.[ref 7] Chicago used the allocation to sign Hristo Stoichkov.[ref 8]
  7. [R 7]
    #10: Miami Fusion → Chicago Fire. 2002-01-11: Chicago Fire acquired this first-round pick from Miami Fusion in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft.[ref 4]
  8. [R 8]
    #11: Los Angeles Galaxy → D.C. United. 2002-01-12: D.C. United acquired this first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for forward Chris Albright and a second-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 9]
  9. [R 9]
    #12: San Jose Earthquakes → Dallas Burn. 2002-02-10: Dallas Burn acquired this first-round pick and the #9 first-round pick from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for a first-round selection in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 6]

Round 2

New England selected Shalrie Joseph 14th overall. Joseph is a 4x MLS Best XI selection and earned 20 caps with the Grenada National Football Team.
The Columbus Crew selected Jon Busch 23rd overall. In 2008, he won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award and was selected to the MLS Best XI..
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Trades

  1. [R 1]
    #13: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Colorado Rapids → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2001-04-02: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this second-round pick and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from Colorado Rapids in exchange for defender Robin Fraser. The trade was originally announced as Fraser in exchange for second-round SuperDraft picks in 2002, 2003, and 2004.[ref 10] However, a Galaxy press release on 13 January 2003 stated that the 2003 pick had become a first-round selection.[ref 11] There was no 2004 draft pick traded between Los Angeles and Colorado. On 2000-04-19, Colorado acquired this pick and a third-round pick in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for midfielder Kevin Anderson.[ref 12]
  2. [R 2]
    #14: Colorado Rapids → New England Revolution. 2001-03-19: New England Revolution acquired this second-round pick, forward Matt Okoh, and defender Alan Woods from Colorado Rapids in exchange for midfielders Imad Baba and Carlos Parra.[ref 13]
  3. [R 3]
    #15: New England Revolution → Miami Fusion → Dallas Burn. 2001-05-10: Dallas Burn acquired this second-round pick and another second-round pick (#23) in the 2002 SuperDraft from Miami in exchange for midfielder Lazo Alavanja. The #23 pick was to have been in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft but was converted to 2002 after the Miami franchise was contracted.[ref 14] More information needed on the trade from New England to Miami.
  4. [R 4]
    #16: D.C. United → Tampa Bay Mutiny → Colorado Rapids → MetroStars → Colorado Rapids. 2000-05-26: Tampa Bay Mutiny acquired this pick, two first-round selections in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, and midfielder John Maessner from D.C. United in exchange for forward Raúl Díaz Arce and forward Pete Marino.[ref 15] On 2001-03-30, Colorado Rapids acquired this pick and a third-round pick in the 2003 SuperDraft from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for forward Gus Kartes.[ref 10] The 2003 SuperDraft pick was converted to pick #28 in the 2002 SuperDraft when Tampa Bay was contracted following the 2001 season. 2001-04-19: MetroStars acquired this pick from Colorado Rapids in exchange for midfielder Chris Dawes.[ref 10] 2001-08-09: Colorado Rapids re-acquired this selection and midfielder Steve Shak from MetroStars in exchange for a third-round selection (#29) in the 2002 SuperDraft and midfielder Ross Paule.[ref 16]
  5. [R 5]
    #17: Kansas City Wizards → San Jose Earthquakes → Dallas Burn → Chicago Fire. 2002-02-10: Chicago Fire acquired this second-round selection from Dallas Burn in exchange for future considerations, which were later revealed as the MLS rights to midfielder Ronnie O'Brien.[ref 17] On 2002-02-08, Dallas had acquired this pick and forward Ronald Cerritos from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for forward Ariel Graziani and salary cap relief.[ref 7] On 2001-03-13, San Jose had acquired this pick, originally a conditional selection, and a third-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, also originally a conditional selection, from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for defender Mike Burns.[ref 7]
  6. [R 6]
    #19: MetroStars → Colorado Rapids. 2002-01-11: Colorado Rapids acquired this second-round selection, a third-round pick (#29) in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, and midfielder Mark Chung from MetroStars in exchange for the #4 selection in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft[ref 1]
  7. [R 7]
    #21: Chicago Fire → New England Revolution. 2001-05-03: New England Revolution acquired this second-round pick, originally a conditional selection, and forward John Wolyniec from Chicago Fire in exchange for forward Eric Wynalda.[ref 5] Confirmation needed.
  8. [R 8]
    #22: Miami Fusion → D.C. United → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2002-01-12: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this second-round pick and forward Chris Albright from D.C. United in exchange for first-round and second-round picks in the 2002 SuperDraft and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft[ref 9] On 2001-02-05, D.C. United had acquired this pick from Miami Fusion in exchange for the #18 pick in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 15]
  9. [R 9]
    #23: Miami Fusion (2003) → Dallas Burn → Columbus Crew. 2002-01-15: Columbus Crew acquired this second-round selection from Dallas Burn in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2002 SuperDraft and defender Tenywa Bonseu.[ref 18] On 2001-05-10, Dallas had acquired this second-round pick and another second-round pick (#15) in the 2002 SuperDraft from Miami in exchange for midfielder Lazo Alavanja. This #23 pick was to have been in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft but was converted to 2002 after the Miami franchise was contracted.[ref 14]
  10. [R 10]
    #24: Los Angeles Galaxy → D.C. United. 2002-01-12: D.C. United acquired this second-round pick, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for forward Chris Albright and a second-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 9]
  11. [R 11]
    #25: San Jose Earthquakes → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2002-01-11: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this second-round pick and the #9 selection in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for the #8 selection in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft.[ref 1]

Round 3

The LA Galaxy selected Alejandro Moreno 27th overall. He is a 3x MLS Cup winner and 3x Supporters' Shield winner. He earned 41 caps with the Venezuela National Team.
The Galaxy selected Cory Gibbs 38th overall. Gibbs did not sign and joined then Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. Gibbs would sign with the Dallas Burn in 2004. Gibbs was named to the US National Team's 2006 FIFA World Cup squad, but he re-injured his right knee and was replaced by Gregg Berhalter.
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Trades

  1. [R 1]
    #26: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Chicago Fire. 2001-08-10: Chicago Fire acquired this third-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for defender Diego Sonora.[ref 14]
  2. [R 2]
    #27: Tampa Bay Mutiny (2003) → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2001-07-20: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired this third-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for midfielder Danny Pena.[ref 19] This pick was to have been in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft but was converted to 2002 after the Tampa Bay franchise was contracted.
  3. [R 3]
    #28: Tampa Bay Mutiny (2003) → Colorado Rapids. 2001-03-30: Colorado Rapids acquired this 2003 third-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for forward Gus Kartes.[ref 10] The 2003 draft pick was converted to this #28 selection in the 2002 SuperDraft when Tampa Bay was contracted following the 2001 season.[ref 20]
  4. [R 4]
    #29: Colorado Rapids → MetroStars → Colorado Rapids. 2002-01-11: Colorado Rapids re-acquired this selection, a second-round pick (#19) in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, and midfielder Mark Chung from MetroStars in exchange for the #4 selection in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft[ref 1] On 2001-08-09, MetroStars had acquired this pick and midfielder Ross Paule from Colorado Rapids in exchange for a second-round pick (#16) in the 2002 SuperDraft and midfielder Steve Shak.[ref 16]
  5. [R 5]
    #30: New England Revolution → MetroStars. 2002-01-11: MetroStars acquired this third-round pick from New England Revolution in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 21]
  6. [R 6]
    #33: Dallas Burn → San Jose Earthquakes. 2002-02-10: San Jose Earthquakes acquired this third-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft[ref 6]
  7. [R 7]
    #34: MetroStars → Colorado Rapids. 2002-01-11: Colorado Rapids acquired this third-round pick from MetroStars in exchange for defender Marcelo Balboa.[ref 22]
  8. [R 8]
    #37: Miami Fusion → Kansas City Wizards. 2001-03-02: Kansas City Wizards acquired this third-round selection and allocation money from Miami Fusion in exchange for forward Preki.[ref 23]
  9. [R 9]
    #38: Los Angeles Galaxy → Columbus Crew → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2002-01-11: Los Angeles Galaxy re-acquired this third-round selection, originally a conditional pick, from Columbus Crew in exchange for the #9 selection in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft.[ref 1] On 2001-08-15, Columbus had acquired this pick, originally a conditional pick, from Los Angeles in exchange for the rights to forward McKinley Tennyson.[ref 24]

Round 4

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Trades

  1. [R 1]
    #40: Colorado Rapids → D.C. United. 2001-06-13: D.C. United acquired this fourth-round pick, originally a conditional selection, from Colorado Rapids in exchange for forward Raúl Díaz Arce.[ref 3] Confirmation needed.
  2. [R 2]
    #44: Dallas Burn → Columbus Crew → Dallas Burn. 2002-01-15: Dallas Burn re-acquired this fourth-round selection and defender Tenywa Bonseu from Columbus Crew in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 18] On 2001-03-21, Columbus had acquired this pick from Dallas in exchange for midfielder Miles Joseph.[ref 25]
  3. [R 3]
    #45: Columbus Crew → New England Revolution. 2001-05-11: New England Revolution acquired this fourth-round selection, originally a conditional pick, and midfielder Roland Vargas-Aguilera from Columbus Crew in exchange for midfielder John Harkes.[ref 26] Confirmation needed.
  4. [R 4]
    #47: Miami Fusion → Columbus Crew. 2001-08-15: Columbus Crew acquired this fourth-round selection, originally a conditional pick, from Miami Fusion in exchange for midfielder Ian Woan.[ref 24]

Round 5

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  1. [R 1]
    #50: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Kansas City Wizards. 2001-02-05: Kansas City Wizards acquired this fifth-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 27]
  2. [R 2]
    #51: Colorado Rapids → New England Revolution → Columbus Crew. 2002-02-10: Columbus Crew acquired this fifth-round pick from New England Revolution in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 28]
  3. [R 3]
    #54: Kansas City Wizards → Dallas Burn. 2002-01-23: Dallas Burn acquired this fifth-round pick from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for defender Eric Dade.[ref 29]
  4. [R 4]
    #57: Columbus Crew → Kansas City Wizards. 2002-01-17: Kansas City Wizards acquired this fifth-round pick from Columbus Crew in exchange for the #4 selection in the 2002 MLS Waiver Draft.[ref 28]
  5. [R 5]
    #58: Chicago Fire → New England Revolution. 2001-04-10: New England Revolution acquired this fifth-round pick, originally a conditional selection, from Chicago Fire in exchange for forward Jamar Beasley.[ref 5] Confirmation needed.

Round 6

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Trades

  1. [R 1]
    #65: Dallas Burn → Chicago Fire → Kansas City Wizards. 2002-02-08: Kansas City Wizards acquired this sixth-round pick and midfielder Diego Gutiérrez from Chicago Fire in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2002 SuperDraft.[ref 5] On xxxx-xx-xx, Chicago had acquired this pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 30] More information needed.
  2. [R 2]
    #68: Chicago Fire → Dallas Burn → MetroStars. 2002-02-10: MetroStars acquired this sixth-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 21] On 2002-01-15, Dallas Burn had acquired this sixth-round pick and a fourth-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, originally a conditional selection, from Chicago Fire in exchange for forward Aleksey Korol and midfielder Miguel Saavedra.[ref 31]

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    #4: Colorado Rapids → MetroStars. 11 January 2002: MetroStars acquired this selection from Colorado in exchange for midfielder Mark Chung, a second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, and a third-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[ref 1]
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