3 Dynamo Players Selected in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
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.