Donovan Brown MLS Mock Draft - 15 January 2013

CSM Staff
1. Andrew Farrell 2. Carlos Alvarez 3. Walker Zimmerman
Tue, 01/15/2013
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 Thursday's 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 USACarlos AlvarezFConnecticut
Earlier Chivas USA made it relatively clear that they wanted Mikey Lopez or Carlos Alvarez with this pick. They took the mystery out of the selection and announced that they would take Alvarez, a tough playmaker that Chivas hopes to build around.
3Toronto MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsToronto (from Por)Walker ZimmermanDFurman
Assuming Toronto only ends up with one of the top three picks this is a prime spot for some team to move up and grab a superb talent. That superb talent will probably be Generation Adidas signee Walker Zimmerman. And if Toronto hangs onto this selection, Zimmerman is the best pure defender in this class.
4New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew EnglandEriq ZavaletaFIndiana
This could be where we finally figure out if Eriq Zavaleta is going to be a back or a striker. In this case, he would be a striker as that is where the Revolution are looking in the first round. Jason Johnson and Deshorn Brown are quality options too if New England wants to use up their last international slot.
5Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsVancouver (from Phi)Jason JohnsonFVCU
Vancouver has needs across the board. If they do not want to reach for a Canadian like Kyle Bekker, having Jason Johnson fall into their lap will be too much to pass up. The Jamaican striker did not blow anybody away during the MLS Combine, but he cannot slide down much further than this.
6Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColoradoDeshorn BrownFUCF
With Omar Cummings gone, Colorado could certainly be eyeing a forward with this pick. Generation Adidas signee Deshorn Brown is still on the board and that is good news for the Rapids. Brown is a speedy striker with a ton of upside.
7FC Dallas MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsF.C. DallasJohn StertzerMMaryland
F.C. Dallas will likely be looking for a quality midfielder who can play right away with the seventh overall pick. Dillon Powers is a Dallas native, but John Stertzer is right there with Powers when it comes to talent. It will all come down to who is higher on Dallas' big board.
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. And Bennett has looked good at the MLS Combine so a top eight pick is not reaching too much.
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 RankingsVancouverKyle 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. Vancouver wants to develop Canadian talent and if they do not do so with the fifth pick, they will here.
11Chicago Fire MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsChicagoEric SchoenleDWest Virginia
There are some quality impact players left on the board, but the Fire really need depth in the back. Eric Schoenle is certainly not a reach at this point in the draft and would be a nice fit in Chicago. 
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 fill a need on the left side for Houston.
14Sporting Kansas City MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSporting K.C.Mikey LopezMNorth Carolina
If Chivas passes on Mikey Lopez, he could drop pretty far. Sporting will be happy to get him at this point in the draft. If Lopez is gone, John Stertzer or Dillon Powers would likely get the call.
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)Emery WelshmanFOregon State
Emery Welshman should sneak into the first round since one of the Canadian clubs will likely take the talented striker from Ontario.
19Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos AngelesTaylor KempDMaryland
With the signing of Gyasi Zardes to a Homegrown contract, the Galaxy should be going after a back. With a need on the left side and Taylor Kemp still on the board, this will be an easy pick.
Round 2
20FC Dallas MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsF.C. Dallas (from Tor)Jimmy NealisDGeorgetown
Speaking of left backs, Jimmy Nealis is right up there with Taylor Kemp and fills a need for F.C. Dallas.
21New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew England (from Chv)Joe FrancoDCal State Northridge
The Revolution got their striker in the first round. Now it is time to shore up the defense with Joe Franco.
22New York Red Bull MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew York (from Por)Jose GomezMCreighton
Jose Gomez could be long, long gone by now. That is good news for New York if he falls this far, but it remains to be seen exactly where he fits at the next level.
23New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew EnglandWill BatesFVirginia
More depth in the back line would be a good idea, but nabbing another scorer like Will Bates is a good value at his point in the draft.
24Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos Angeles (from Phi)Ryan HollingsheadMUCLA
The Galaxy will have to figure out exactly what Ryan Hollingshead future is in soccer, but he is a great talent for this point in the draft and certainly worth the risk.
25Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColoradoChris ThomasFElon
Colorado already picked up a striker in speedy Deshorn Brown, but Chris Thomas is a different type of player who could eventually replace Edson Buddle.
26Philadelphia Union MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsPhiladelphia (from Dal)Dylan RemickDBrown
Left back is the top priority for Philadelphia and that is where they should go with this pick. Dylan Remick is among the best on the board.
27Montreal Impact MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsMontrealAntonio AguilarMDePaul
After concentrating on the forwards with their two first round picks, it is time for Montreal to add depth to the midfield.
28Columbus Crew MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColumbusKory KindleDCal State Bakersfield
Kory Kindle has been generating a lot of buzz lately, so it is very feasible that he would be long gone by now. Either way, the Crew need some depth in the back.
29Philadelphia Union MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsPhiladelphia (from Van)Don AndingFNortheastern
Philadelphia can boost their left side some more with the addition of Don Anding from Northeastern.
30Colorado Rapids MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsColorado (from Chi)Machael DavidMUCSB
When healthy, Machael David is a superb midfielder. However, he has not been healthy for a while.
31Real Salt Lake MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsReal Salt LakeJose AltamiranoMSan Diego State
Jose Altamirano is a bit of a risky pick, but he could emerge as a solid midfielder for Real Salt Lake.
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)Shaun FosterDHofstra
Failing to add any help for the back line in the first round, San Jose needs to do so with at least one of their two second round selections.
34San Jose Earthquakes MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSan JoseYannick SmithFOld Dominion
Yannick Smith is a proven goal scorer, but his lack of size will see him slip down most draft boards.
35Seattle Sounders MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsSeattleKofi OpareDMichigan
Like San Jose, Seattle went with talent over need in the first round. That means they better grab a defender who can step in and help out right away.
36New England Revolution MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsNew England (from DC)Dylan Tucker-GangesDWashington
Now New England can add even more depth to their back four. Dylan Tucker-Ganges has boosted his stock during the MLS Combine.
37Houston Dynamo MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsHoustonGreg CochraneDLouisville
Houston can steal a pretty good left back late in the draft. Greg Cochrane is a quality player who could help boost the Dynamo defense.
38Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Superdraft MLS Mock Draft MLS Player Profiles MLS Player RankingsLos AngelesJonathan MendozaM/FStetson
Jonathan Mendoza can only stay under the radar for so long before somebody takes notice.