Donovan Brown MLS Mock Draft - 4 January 2013

1. Andrew Farrell 2. Mikey Lopez 3. Eriq Zavaleta
Round 1
1Toronto MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsTorontoAndrew FarrellDLouisville
It is quite unlikely that Toronto will hold onto the first and third overall picks of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. Whether Toronto ends up with this selection or not, Andrew Farrell is a good way to go with the first overall pick.
2Chivas MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsChivas USAMikey LopezMNorth Carolina
Mikey Lopez signed a Generation Adidas contract and should be a high selection in the draft. The bigger issue is what direction does Chivas USA want to go in?
3Toronto MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsToronto (from Por)Eriq ZavaletaFIndiana
If Eriq Zavaleta leaves Indiana, he should not last too long. Zavaleta is a great talent who has the size and strength to be an impact player as either a forward or a striker. 
4New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew EnglandJason JohnsonFVCU
Jason Johnson is getting a lot of attention now. He is a very fast player with plenty of size and that is a combination that MLS teams can work with. Signed as a Generation Adidas player, Johnson will be one of the first strikers off of the board.
5Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsVancouver (from Phi)Walker ZimmermanDFurman
Walker Zimmerman, another Generation Adidas signee, may not even last this long in the draft. Defenders are always at a premium and Zimmerman is a very talented, young prospect who is full of potential.
6Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColoradoCarlos AlvarezFConnecticut
Carlos Alvarez may not be perceived as a player with as much potential as some of the younger players in this class, but he is a proven playmaker and scorer.
7FC Dallas MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsF.C. DallasEric SchoenleDWest Virginia
F.C. Dallas has a need for depth in the back and they can get one of the best pure defenders in this class with West Virginia's Eric Schoenle.
8Montreal Impact MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsMontrealAshton BennettFCoastal Carolina
Montreal needs a striker and when all is said and done Ashton Bennett may be the best available. However, Bennett will need a good showing at the combine to prove it.
9Columbus Crew MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColumbusDillon PowersMNotre Dame
This is a good value pick for the Crew. Columbus will need to find a spot on the pitch that best utilizes Dillon Powers' skills, but if they do, Powers could be a great player in the MLS.
10Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsVancouverDeshorn BrownFUCF
Vancouver could use another scoring threat. Deshorn Brown is a Generation Adidas player from UCF that has that ideal combination of size and speed. Others may be better equipped to make an immediate impact, but Brown's upside is too much to turn down at this point in the draft.
11Chicago Fire MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsChicagoMatt LodgeMKentucky
Matt Lodge has flown under the radar for the most part, but a good showing at the combine and he could shoot into the first round.
12Real Salt Lake MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsReal Salt LakeRyan FinleyFNotre Dame
Scoring goals is where Real Salt Lake needs to look in this draft. Ryan Finley may not be their first choice, but with Generation Adidas players like Deshorn Brown and Jason Johnson off of the board, Finley will do.
13Houston Dynamo MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsHouston (from NY)Blake SmithF/MNew Mexico
Blake Smith had an amazing collegiate career at New Mexico. He will be a middle of the pitch playmaker at the next level.
14Sporting Kansas City MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSporting K.C.Kyle VenterDNew Mexico
Kyle Venter could develop into one of the better defenders in this class, or next year's class. But at 6-3, he has the size and talent to make a major impact.
15San Jose Earthquakes MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSan JoseErik HurtadoMSanta Clara
For a while it looked like Erik Hurtado would get a homegrown contract with Portland. But that was rejected and now Hurtado is on the board. San Jose should go after a big center back here and probably will if a player like Eric Schoenle is available, but Hurtado is too good to pass up.
16Seattle Sounders MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSeattleKekuta MannehFOther
Kekuta Manneh is the last of the current Generation Adidas players for this draft. The little speedy striker can do a lot of things and he could shoot up the draft boards very quickly.
17DC United MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsD.C. UnitedTommy MullerDGeorgetown
D.C. United does not have to go far to grab Georgetown's Tommy Muller. Muller is only 5-11 and may need to move off to the wing, but he is a talented and versatile player who should be able to handle wherever United wants him to play.
18Montreal Impact MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsMontreal (from Hou)Bryan GallegoDAkron
Bryan Gallego will need some time to develop his game, but Montreal can use the selection they picked up from Houston to take a chance on the talented Akron playmaker.
19Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos AngelesRyan HollingsheadMUCLA
The Galaxy will have to figure out exactly what Ryan Hollingshead's future is in soccer, but he is a great talent for this point in the draft and certainly worth the risk.
Round 2
20FC Dallas MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsF.C. Dallas (from Tor)Jimmy NealisDGeorgetown
Depending on the results of F.C. Dallas' attempts at picking up some homegrown players, do not be surprised if they go after another defender here.
21New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew England (from Chv)Jose GomezMCreighton
Jose Gomez could be long, long gone by now. That is good news for New England if he falls this far.
22New York Red Bull MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew York (from Por)Chris ThomasFElon
There are more great bargains to be found in the second round and, in this scenario, Chris Thomas may be the best of them all.
23New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew EnglandJohn StertzerMMaryland
Speaking of second round steals, John Stertzer is another first round talent.
24Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos Angeles (from Phi)DeAndre YedlinDAkron
DeAndre Yedlin is on the long list of Akron players who are leaving school early. Most will hear their names called on draft day.
25Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColoradoMachael DavidMUCSB
When healthy, Machael David is a superb midfielder. However, he has not been healthy for a while.
26Philadelphia Union MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsPhiladelphia (from Dal)Andre BlakeGKConnecticut
At some point, if Andre Blake has the urge to play in the MLS, somebody should jump on the best keeper to come through the collegiate ranks in quite some time.
27Montreal Impact MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsMontrealEmery WelshmanFOregon State
Emery Welshman could sneak into the first round if one of the Canadian clubs wants to jump on their fellow countryman.
28Columbus Crew MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColumbusYannick SmithFOld Dominion
Yannick Smith is a proven goal scorer, but his lack of size will see him slip down most draft boards.
29Philadelphia Union MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsPhiladelphia (from Van)Jonathan MendozaM/FStetson
Jonathan Mendoza can only stay under the radar for so long before somebody takes notice.
30Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColorado (from Chi)Will BatesFVirginia
Will Bates still has something to prove, but he is a very good player and will turn some heads during the combine.
31Real Salt Lake MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsReal Salt LakeKyle BekkerMBoston College
Kyle Bekker had a solid career at Boston College and is the type of player who is smart enough and experienced enough to help out right away.
32Montreal Impact MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsMontreal (from NY)Paolo DelPiccoloMLouisville
Paolo DelPiccolo is full of potential and his stock could rise quickly with a good showing at the combine.
33San Jose Earthquakes MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSan Jose (from KC)Kevin DurrMAir Force
Kevin Durr had a great career at Air Force and San Jose has an extra pick in the second round to take a chance on a player or two.
34San Jose Earthquakes MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSan JoseAshani FaircloughD/MSouth Florida
Speaking of taking a chance on a player, that is what San Jose would be doing if they take Ashani Fairclough.
35Seattle Sounders MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSeattleBen FiskMWashington
At this point Seattle can go after a solid local product like Ben Fisk.
36New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew England (from DC)Antonio AguilarMDePaul
There is still talent to be found towards the end of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft and the Revolution hope they can find a diamond in the rough here.
37Houston Dynamo MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsHoustonLuke SpencerFXavier
A great goal scorer in college, Luke Spencer could emerge as a great pickup late in the second round.
38Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos AngelesJoe FrancoDCal State Northridge
The Galaxy should feel lucky if they can nab local product Joe Franco with the 38th pick.