1996 MLS Supplemental Draft

The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

History

As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. First, the league allocated four "big name" players to each team. Then on February 6 and 7, 1996, the league held its 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. Over sixteen rounds, teams selected players from any source. Then on March 4, 1996, the league held a three-round College Draft. The 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft was held later the same day.

^ Denotes player who has been inducted to the US Soccer Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team

Round 1
Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
1 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R1 trade 1]Nicola CaricolaDGenoa
2 New York/New Jersey MetroStarsEdmundo RodriguezMTampa Bay Terror
3 San Jose ClashRoberto GonzálezMRosario Central
4 Tampa Bay MutinyEvans WiseMSG Egelsbach
5 Kansas City WizPat HarringtonGKMontreal Impact
6 New England RevolutionAlberto NavedaFBoca Juniors
7 Los Angeles GalaxyChris ArmasMLong Island Rough Riders
8 D.C. United[R1 trade 2]Mario GoriDRosario Central
9 Colorado RapidsDusty HudockGKSeattle Sounders
10 Columbus CrewPaul CaligiuriDFC St. Pauli

Round 1 trades
  1. #1: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 3 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this first-round selection and a third-round pick (#21) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round selection (#2) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 1]
  2. #8: Dallas Burn → New York/New Jersey MetroStars → D.C. United. 4 March 1996: D.C. United acquired this first-round pick from New York/New Jersey MetroStars in exchange for a second-round pick (#11) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft, a second-round selection (#11) in the 1996 MLS College Draft, and goalkeeper Matthew Olson.[ref 2] Earlier the same day, New York/New Jersey had acquired this first-round pick from Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round selection (#3) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 2]

Round 2
Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
11 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R2 trade 1]JuninhoMBarra da Tijuca
12 New York/New Jersey MetroStarsKen HesseDColorado Foxes
13 Columbus Crew[R2 trade 2]Michael RoblesMMontclair Standard Falcons
14 Dallas Burn[R2 trade 3]VagnerDLousano Paulista
15 Kansas City WizDavid MoxomDPittsburgh Stingers
16 New England RevolutionWéltonFAmérica (Brazil)
17 Los Angeles GalaxyDavid VaudreuilDBaltimore Spirit
18 Dallas BurnChad AshtonMWichita Wings
19 Colorado RapidsRichard SharpeFCocoa Expos
20 Columbus CrewRob SmithMDelaware Wizards

Round 2 trades
  1. #11: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 4 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this second-round pick, a second-round selection (#11) in the 1996 MLS College Draft, and goalkeeper Matthew Olson from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round pick (#8) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft.[ref 2]
  2. #13: San Jose Clash → Columbus Crew. 4 March 1996: Columbus Crew acquired this second-round selection from San Jose Clash in exchange for defender Ramiro Corrales.[ref 2]
  3. #14: Tampa Bay Mutiny → Dallas Burn. 4 March 1996: Dallas Burn acquired this second-round pick from Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for a second-round selection (#18) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 2]

Round 3
Pick #MLS teamPlayerPositionAffiliation
21 New York/New Jersey MetroStars[R3 trade 1]TulioFXV de Piracicaba
22 New York/New Jersey MetroStarsDanny BarberMLas Vegas Dustdevils
23 San Jose ClashJames WoolridgeDSan Jose Grizzlies
24 Tampa Bay MutinyBoniface OkaforFHannover 96
25 Kansas City WizPaul WrightFSacramento Knights
26 New England RevolutionZak IbsenDTampa Bay Terror
27 Los Angeles GalaxyChugger AdairFSan Diego Sockers
28 Dallas BurnJonny WalkerGKMemphis Jackals
29 Colorado RapidsPASS
30 Columbus CrewKevin EastGKJersey Dragons

Round 3 trades
  1. #21: D.C. United → New York/New Jersey MetroStars. 3 March 1996: New York/New Jersey MetroStars acquired this third-round selection and a first-round pick (#1) in the 1996 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round selection (#2) in the 1996 MLS College Draft.[ref 1]

References
    1. "2014 SuperDraft Book" (PDF). Major League Soccer. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
    2. "MLS: Transactions". Soccer America. 4 March 1996. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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