2003 MLS SuperDraft

College draft for soccer teams


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::summary College draft for soccer teams ::

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FieldValue
name2003 MLS SuperDraft
sportSoccer
dateJanuary 17, 2003
locationKansas City, Missouri
networkFox Sports World
firstAlecko Eskandarian, D.C. United
overall60
prev2002
next2004
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| name = 2003 MLS SuperDraft | image = | caption = | logo = | logosize = | sport = Soccer | date = January 17, 2003 | time = | location = Kansas City, Missouri | network = Fox Sports World | league = | teams = | first = Alecko Eskandarian, D.C. United | fewest = | most = | overall = 60 | prev = 2002 | next = 2004

The 2003 MLS Superdraft was held January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. It was the fifth annual SuperDraft held by Major League Soccer.

Player selection

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::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/MikeMagee.jpg" caption="Major League Soccer MVP]] and was named to the [[MLS Best XI]]."] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Todd_Dunivant_in_the_LA_Galaxy_vs_Boca_Jrs_game.jpg" caption="2011]] [[MLS Best XI]]."] ::

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Round One

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation12345678910
D.C. UnitedAlecko Eskandarian*^FUniversity of Virginia
MetroStarsRicardo Clark*^†MFurman University
Chicago FireNate Jaqua*^FUniversity of Portland
MetroStarsMike Magee*^†~FNike Project-40
D.C. UnitedDavid Stokes*DUniversity of North Carolina
San Jose EarthquakesTodd DunivantDStanford University
Columbus CrewDiego WalshMSouthern Methodist University
Los Angeles GalaxyGuillermo Gonzalez*MNike Project-40
New England RevolutionPat Noonan^FIndiana University
Dallas BurnShavar ThomasDUniversity of Connecticut
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Round one trades

Round Two

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Eddie_Gaven.JPG" caption="2004]] [[MLS Best XI]]."] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/CINvCHI_2017-06-28_-Arturo_Alvarez(41157597202)_(cropped).jpg" caption="National Team from El Salvador]], he earned 46 caps."] ::

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation11121314151617181920
D.C. UnitedBrian Carroll*MWake Forest University
MetroStarsEddie Gaven*^†MNike Project-40
San Jose EarthquakesArturo Alvarez*MNike Project-40
D.C. UnitedDoug WarrenGKClemson University
Dallas BurnJason Thompson*FEastern Illinois University
Los Angeles GalaxyScot ThompsonDUCLA
MetroStarsTim ReganDBradley University
Chicago FireDamani RalphFUniversity of Connecticut
Los Angeles GalaxyArturo TorresMLoyola Marymount University
Los Angeles GalaxyRicky Lewis*DClemson University
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Round two trades

Round Three

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation21222324252627282930
Dallas BurnDavid ComfortGKUniversity of Virginia
New England RevolutionDimelon WestfieldFClemson University
San Jose EarthquakesRoger LevesqueFStanford University
Chicago FireLogan Pause*MUniversity of North Carolina
Chicago FireRyan MackMIndiana University
Chicago FirePhil SwendaFSeton Hall University
Colorado RapidsJason ColeDSt. Louis University
Colorado RapidsAlex BlakeFWilliams College
New England RevolutionKyle SingerGKBoston College
MetroStarsTim GlowienkaDUniversity of South Carolina
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Round three trades

Round Four

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation31323334353637383940
D.C. UnitedHayden WoodworthMMessiah College
MetroStarsKenny ArenaDUniversity of Virginia
Kansas City WizardsTaylor GrahamDStanford University
Dallas BurnMike TranchillaFCreighton University
Chicago FireRob FriendFUC Santa Barbara
San Jose EarthquakesJosh Saunders^GKUniversity of California
Columbus CrewMichael RitchFAuburn University
Colorado RapidsMatt CrawfordMUniversity of North Carolina
San Jose EarthquakesJamil WalkerMSanta Clara University
Los Angeles GalaxyHamid MehreioskoueiFBradley University
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Round four trades

Round Five

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Jack_Jewsbury_Portland_Timbers_vs_Colorado_Rapids_2016-10-16_(30342171046).jpg" caption="Kansas City Wizards]] selected [[Jack Jewsbury]] 43 overall. He was selected to the [[2011 MLS All-Star Game]]."] ::

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation41424344454647484950
D.C. UnitedJohn SwannDIndiana University
MetroStarsJacob LeBlanc*MUniversity of Virginia
Kansas City WizardsJack Jewsbury^MSt. Louis University
Chicago FireChad DombrowskiDUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Dallas BurnMichael MariscalcoMButler University
San Jose EarthquakesJohanes MalizaMStanford University
Columbus CrewGuy AbrahamsonMRutgers University
Colorado RapidsCasey SchmidtFBoston College
MetroStarsMarco VélezMBarry University
Los Angeles GalaxyJimmy FrazelleMUCLA
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Round five trades

Round Six

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Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation51525354555657585960
D.C. UnitedMichael BehonickGKAmerican University
Dallas BurnAndy RosenbandFOhio State University
Kansas City WizardsKevin FriedlandDSouthern Methodist University
Chicago FireRyan FutagakiMUCLA
Los Angeles GalaxyJoe BartonGKCal State-Northridge
San Jose EarthquakesFrank SanfilippoMSan Jose State University
New England RevolutionPASS
Columbus CrewJake TraegerMOhio State University
D.C. UnitedPASS
Kansas City WizardsByron CarmichaelFMarshall University
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Round six trades

Notable undrafted players

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PlayerPosAffiliationPlayed in MLSNotes
Troy PerkinsGKUniversity of Evansville2004–07; 2010–157 caps with U.S. national team; 2006 MLS Best XI
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References

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