The 2022 MLS SuperDraft is just under 48 hours away. On Tuesday, January 11, the Galaxy will enter the draft with four caps and look to add more young talent to the organization.
Galaxy are looking to build on a season that, despite a disappointment, has been a good starting point on the road back to the MLS Cup standard. After some quality depth additions recently – in defender Kelvin Leerdam and midfielder Raheem Edwards – the club are looking to attract potential young stars.
While the Draft isn’t where a team like the LA Galaxy will look for players who switch franchises, it’s an opportunity to make a few moves or find young players that you can turn into potential stars over time. time. However, the Galaxy are keen to tackle draft day, they will have several choices to work with.
Round 1, Pick 21
In early December, LA traded Homegrown forward Ethan Zubak to Nashville in exchange for a first-round pick. It is this selection. First-round picks are never a bad thing, and as the day goes on, there’s more and more chance the team can turn that selection into a move for some decent depth, or better, that can have. an immediate impact on the game. At worst, it gives them the choice of some very talented young players, maybe someone for the midfield.
Round 2, Pick 14
With natural selection in the second round, Galaxy holds a mid-point spot at 14. The important thing to remember is that the depth of the talent pool has increased in recent years. Although it is still slim, you have a better chance of finding decent players available there than in the past.
Round 3, Choice 4/14
The top pick in this round comes from the trade they made at the end of 2021, when they sent Daniel Steres to the Houston Dynamo. Their natural selection is the 14th pick of this round. In all fairness, given the way the Galaxy has generally drafted the pass, there’s a good chance the team will go ahead and pull off those two picks. There’s always a chance a move will be made, but don’t be shocked if LA only makes two selections for the afternoon.
Signings from ‘big names’ are always nice, and the draft might not be the one most football clubs build from, it should always be taken seriously. With the right frame of mind and some decent scouting, you can find more than a few surprises. Will the Galaxy do exactly that this Tuesday?
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