Today four Dynamo players were selected as part of Major League Soccer’s 2010 SuperDraft held at the NSCAA Convention. Both Zach Loyd (5th overall pick–UNC Chapel Hill–Dallas FC) and Corben Bone (13th overall pick–Wake Forest–Chicago Fire) had already signed contract with MLS as part of Generation adidas. Loyd (pictured above) was one of just three seniors signed as part of this program, meaning he had a guaranteed MLS contract an was simply waiting to see what team he would be drafted by. Corben on the otherhand left Wake Forest a year early to enter the draft, and was one of the 11 underclassman to join Generation adidas. Steven Kinney (45th overall pick–Elon–Chicago Fire) rounded out the third round.
Players who join MLS as part of the Generation adidas program receive unprecedented opportunities to develop their game and hone their skills at the professional level in Major League Soccer. In addition to training and playing with one of Major League Soccer’s 16 professional clubs, Generation adidas players receive educational grants to further their college education. Generation adidas players do not count against an MLS team’s salary budget.
Zach Loyd M/F 22 Verdigris, OK UNC-Chapel Hill
Made a move to the center back position in 2009, anchoring a defense that allowed only 12 goals during the 2009 season. Loyd tallied two goals and two assists in 2009 to earn Soccer America first-team All-American honors.
Corben Bone M 21 Plano, TX Wake Forest University US U-16, U-17, U-18, U-20 National Teams
A M.A.C. Hermann Trophy finalist and two-time first-team All-American, Bone finished his career with 15 goals and 38 assists. Bone helped Wake Forest to the top of the ACC regular season standings and led his team to the semifinals of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Was named the ACC Freshman of the year in 2007.
Greensboro, NC: Major League Soccer’s Newest Expansion team the Philadelphia Union will conduct their first ever preseason training camp in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Carolina Dynamo and Greensboro Youth Soccer will host The Philadelphia Union during their stay in Greensboro coming up in February. “Greensboro Youth soccer and the City of Greensboro are delighted to welcome the Philadelphia Union to our fine facility Bryan Park, home of GYS and Macpherson Stadium home of the Carolina Dynamo”, says Steve McBride Greensboro Youth Soccer’s Executive Director. The Carolina Dynamo is pleased to welcome back former Carolina Dynamo and midfielder for the Philadelphia Union Shea Salinas. Shea has played two seasons in MLS and was acquired by Philadelphia from San Jose in this year’s MLS expansion draft. “We are extremely excited to the Union have selected Greensboro for their first ever training camp, our community again has the opportunity to enjoy watching soccer at the highest level”, says Joe Brown President & Head Coach of the Carolina Dynamo. In 2007, with the Dynamo Salinas was an All-Conference Selection after scoring seven goals with six assists. The Union coming to town is also marks the homecoming of former UNC Greensboro standout, Alejandro Moreno. Moreno the Union’s most experienced player has played in some 200 games in his eight year MLS career scoring 43 goals while assisting on 28 others. During his career at UNC Greensboro Moreno finished as the school’s fourth leading scorer with 155 points, on 65 goals and 25 assist. The Philadelphia Union will play UNC Chapel Hill in an Exhibition Match at Macpherson Stadium February 13th 2010. Kick-off is slated for 7:00. Tickets are $15 each and will go on sale today at noon. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.carolinadynamo.com or can be ordered over the phone by calling the GYS office at (336) 358-8030.
