Only time will tell how the first SuperDraft of the Jeff Agoos/Juan Carlos Osorio era will play out, but the club feels stongly about the three selections it made on the day.
Held in Baltimore, MD, Red Bull New York selected defender Eric Brunner of The Ohio State University with its second-round pick (16th overall), midfielder/defender Luke Sassano of the University of California – Berkeley with its third-round pick (34th) and midfielder David Roth of Northwestern University with its fourth-round pick (44th).
“Positionally, we fulfilled our needs today,” said Red Bull New York Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. “We were able to select the players who we were looking for without having to move up in the selection order. Hopefully, these players can contribute to our 2008 campaign.”
“I think we should be pleased with what we have,” said Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio. “It was difficult because there were not too many players in our eyes who could come and compete for a starting position. I think they have good qualities, and hopefully, if they can hold their ground with the professionals, then I think in the long run, we can develop them and they can become an important part of the team.”
Here is a overview of the selections:
Brunner, a 6-4, 170-pound defender from Dublin, OH, earned a number of accolades during his college career. The 2008 adidas/MLS Combine MVP in January, Brunner was a NSCAA All-American and All-Region First Team selection in 2007 after scoring six goals and starting in all 26 games he played. Along with being the Buckeyes’ captain in his senior year, Brunner was named on the First Team All-Big 10 squad and made the College Cup All-Tournament team. He spent his first year in college at Maryland.
Over his four-year career, Brunner played in 89 games, starting in 79 and scoring 10 goals and four assists. A graduate of Scioto High School in Ohio, Brunner also played for club team, Thunder FC, and under John Bluem at OSU.
“It’s a great feeling to be selected by New York,” Brunner said. “The Red Bulls are a great organization and they have shown a lot of commitment to MLS. I’m excited to come in and hopefully, improve the team.”
Sassano, the team captain for UC-Berkeley in 2007, was named All Pac-10 Honorable Mention in 2005 and Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2007. Featuring in a total of 64 games (56 starts), the Huber Heights, OH native tallied a total of four goals and 19 assists during his four-year career for the Golden Bears, who were coached by Kevin Grimes.
The 6-0, 170-pound graduate of Miramonte High School (CA) has also played on club teams, Lamorinda United and the Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus.
Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Roth was a NSCAA All-American Second Team selection (2007) and a two-time NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region First Team pick (2006-07). The 5-8, 138 pound midfielder and two-time All-Big Ten First Team member (2006-07) has scored 19 goals and 32 assists in 83 games played over his four years at Northwestern. Roth played for Tim Lenahan at Northwestern and went to Chaminade College Prep.
“The Red Bulls were my number one choice and I couldn’t be any happier to be selected by them,” Roth said. “It is a really great opportunity for me to play with some of the best players in MLS and I can’t wait to get started.”
Tags: David Roth, Eric Brunner, Jeff Agoos, Juan Carlos Osorio, Luke Sassano, SuperDraft
March 25, 2010 at 9:10 AM |
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NAME:GIDEON NWAOHA
AGE:15 YEARS
DATE OF BIRTH:15TH JUNE,1994
SEX:MALE
COUNTRY:NIGERIA
CITY:KANO
PHONE NUMBER:+234 7033996232 OR +234 7042016514
E MAIL:gideonnwaoha@yahoo.com
LAST TEAM:chrystal football academy
CURRENT CLUB:Midas Football academy
POSITION: DEFENSIVE/ATTACKING MID-FIELD
HEIGHT:6FT
WEIGHT:58KG
NUMBERS OF MATHCES PLAYED: 58 MATHCES
NUMBERS OF GOALS SCORED WITH ASSIST 23 GOALS, 14 ASSISTS
FOOTBALL FACTORS OF TRAINING
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Very strong with the ball. Good speed strength endurance, Good reaction and sprinting speed, Good mobility, Agility and decoy movements. Good intensity and volume of training, good recovery 76%
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Very good in the air, dribbling runs and ball distribution. Good advance techniques such as full and half volleys, in swinger and out swinger pull out, inside and outside of the foot passes 75%
TACTICAL BEHAVIOUR
Good reader of the game, and angle of support play, Good visual control of the ball and the game. Good movement on and off the ball. Good marker and counter attack player. Good individual group and general tactics. Good final passes and finishing 70%
MENTAL ALERTNESS
Good anticipation interception adaptation and improvisation 65%
PERSONALITY
Very humble, hardworking, cultured and team player 80%
COACHS REMARKS.
He is a young attacking midfielder / Defender with very good prospects. Some of the high points of his game are his high work rate, advance techniques, good offensive tactics, final ball and cool finishing.
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May 19, 2015 at 6:48 PM |
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July 25, 2010 at 2:34 PM |
Dear sir
my name is Maruf Okere am 17yrs of age from Ghana a footballer,Position midfielder/ striker
Height (1.79 cm) Weight:( 43kg) in all my life my wish is to be in one of the football team in europ
but how to be there is the problem .so that is why i decide to write if you could help me , if you can get me some help ,and play football to pursue all available means of financial aid i believe my
standing should qualify me for the academy assistance .Any
consideration you can give me as a future will be greatly appreciated please send me information on your program and any suggestions you may have on me .
on how to be best prepare for attendance at your academy i will be
gratefuller to you, and if you could get me some help thank you
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :high school COMPLETED
FOOTBALL HISTORY
IVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL FROM 6 YRS AND also the best player in my school team GOALS SCORE
AVERAGE OF ONE GOAL PER MATCH
POSITION——midfielder/ striker
NATURAL FOOT —–BOTH LEGS, BUT FAVORITE FOOT IS RIGHT
ABILITY IN TERMS OF PLAY.
1) VERY GOOD IN DRIBBLING
2) VERY FAST AND VERY GOOD IN PASSING
3) VERY GOOD SHOOTER AND ALSO GOOD IN BALL CONTROL
December 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM |
Qualities of a good midfielder? A good midfielder should be able to hold the ball. It might interest you to know that winning a match most times depends on ball possession. That is, the ability of a team to hold on to the ball more than the opponent. It is a special characteristic of a good midfielder. He or she holds on to the ball in order to prevent the opponent from getting the ball and creating chances that may result in goals because a team can only score a goal if they possess the ball.
A good midfielder should be able to give accurate passes. Chances to score goals are created by giving sublime and accurate passes. There is no way a team can win a match if they pass the ball to the opponent. And it is the function of the midfielders to supply the accurate passes to his or her teammates.
A good midfielder should be able to see very well. This is an exceptional quality of the world’s best midfielders such as Frank Lampard of Chelsea Football Club of England. This kind of midfielders scores goals from unbelievable distance. They win matches for their team by turning things around in a split second.i have all these qualities so i hope by the grace of god i will be admitted
December 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM |
i haveall the qualities of a good midfielder
January 5, 2011 at 7:37 AM |
i am a guy of 19 year of age and i was introduced by colsh Robinson for an interview in the academy but mistaking i was ill for almost a month now so please to the technical and the above management,thanks.
i am a very awesome player with a passion of consoled of nature thanks for reading my mail i am looking forward to hear from you.
please i am willing to join your academy. price lives in Ghana, he says at Elmina with a house number 48/20 c.p area. tel:0542788511
GOD BLESS THE TEAM WITH VICTORY. AMEN
January 17, 2011 at 3:58 AM |
Dear sir
my name ismuntari yussif am 17yrs of age from Ghana a footballer,Position midfielder/ striker
Height (1.79 cm) Weight:( 43kg) in all my life my wish is to be in one of the football team in europ
but how to be there is the problem .so that is why i decide to write if you could help me , if you can get me some help ,and play football to pursue all available means of financial aid i believe my
standing should qualify me for the academy assistance .Any
consideration you can give me as a future will be greatly appreciated please send me information on your program and any suggestions you may have on me .
on how to be best prepare for attendance at your academy i will be
gratefuller to you, and if you could get me some help thank you
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :high school COMPLETED
FOOTBALL HISTORY
IVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL FROM 6 YRS AND also the best player in my school team GOALS SCORE
AVERAGE OF ONE GOAL PER MATCH
POSITION——midfielder/ striker
NATURAL FOOT —–BOTH LEGS, BUT FAVORITE FOOT IS RIGHT
ABILITY IN TERMS OF PLAY.
1) VERY GOOD IN DRIBBLING
2) VERY FAST AND VERY GOOD IN PASSING
3) VERY GOOD SHOOTER AND ALSO GOOD IN BALL CONTRO
January 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM |
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June 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM |
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June 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM |
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June 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM |
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YOUR FAITHFUL
August 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM |
My name is Jordan i am going 17 i am from London home of the almighty arsenal yes i think your team is good but it would be a greater team if i was there i am 6,4 foot and fast in London I know i will become a footballer the question is what team and i see red bulls are gonna be big in the future and i want to be apart of it am going to tell you am talented i want football but am not going to advertise my self like the other because 99percent are not going to get pick i would like you to see my talent i am at a lower division academy but i want to play the highest level i will score for you in the future or against you. ps good luck for next season
January 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM |
hey am a great player,i dont need to speak much of myself,my talent will showcase itself
February 3, 2014 at 7:26 AM |
i am emmanuel Oletty age 16 i am from ghana and i am a great defender and i want to become a profession soccer player so plz help achieve my dream
December 3, 2014 at 8:58 AM |
my name is ABIODUN OLOTU from Nigeria.my dream from child hood is to become a great footballer and i am 19years old now and i have passion for the football.i will be very glad if you can make my dream to come to pass by be part of your student in RED BLUE ACADEMY In year 2015.
June 18, 2015 at 5:52 PM |
I a hard working player
April 8, 2017 at 9:03 AM |
Am Isaac Mawuko, am Ghanaian, I like to join ur best team, please help me to join my contact is+233249686598
April 14, 2019 at 7:32 PM |
My name is Owusu Enock am a footballer I live in Ghana and I want to join your academy.Am free agent.Thanks you for helping me