Ethan Finlay just cannot stop scoring. After failing to score in his first two seasons with the Columbus Crew, the young midfielder has been the leader of the Crew’s resurgence as an offensive team. Scoring three times, and adding an assist, over the last four matches, Finlay has helped to cover some of the gaps that have been left with midfielder Federico Higuain’s time away from the squad. His most recent goal might be his most important. After allowing a second half goal
ROUND 1 1. VANCOUVER – FWD Omar Salgado, U.S. U-20 National Team 2. PORTLAND – MID Darlington Nagbe, University of Akron 3. D.C. – MID Perry Kitchen, University of Akron 4. CHIVAS – DEF Zarek Valentin, University of Akron 5. PHILADELPHIA – GK Zac MacMath, University of Maryland 6. NEW ENGLAND – DEF A.J. Soares, University of California 7. HOUSTON – DEF Kofi Sarkodie, University of Akron 8. VANCOUVER – MID Michael Nanchoff, University of Akron 9. CHICAGO – DEF Jalil Anibaba, University of North Carolina 10. KANSAS CITY – FWD
Attinella has trialed in Sweden and Portugal, but is ready to be a starter in MLS. Jeff Attinella is arguably the best goalkeeper available in this year’s MLS SuperDraft. Only U-20 standout Zac MacMath can even be compared with the senior goalkeeper from USF. “I work hard, week in, week out,” Attinella commented. “I’ve been a captain for two years and believe I have good leadership skills. As a goalkeeper I am strong in the air.” Attinella has all the tools you