General Draft Day '08It's good to know that the league reads our blog. Obviously, based on
OUR complaints regarding the International Draft selection order, the league has instituted a
reversing selection order in subsequent draft rounds. In other words, since SBFC drafts last in the first round (again) of the General Draft, it drafts first in the second round.
You're welcome, SBFC. We've got your back. We're serious.
On to the SBFC selections by round:
1.
Cori Alexander G
*Yeehaw! Thank you SBFC for getting a goalie. I know firepower is wonderful, but we need some D!!! Looks like SBFC is following this defensive road, especially after getting the rights to Anita Asante.*Solid goalie. Ex-Vancouver Whitecap and US WNT Camper. And
blogger to boot!
2.
Keeley Dowling D
*See last comment. US WNT member and some UTenn coaching experience.
3.
Kacey White MF/F
*Nicely done. After preaching the D, this is still a great steal. Don't know how she stayed undrafted this long. Great assist player to set up Kai & Co. WNT player, former Tar Heel and NJ Wildcat! Growl!4.
Jenny Anderson-Hammond D
*More D. Awwlright! Some coaching experience too. Our only problem is: how will SBFC get her last name of the back of a soccer jersey? And you thought feminism didn't have any drawbacks...Perhaps the only other player we would have liked to get is Karina LeBlanc, but that's what happens when your team drafts last every time...
Extra thoughts and brain farts:
- Thank you to the WPS for letting us follow along on Twitter! Allowing the fans to "watch" makes the draft immensely more interesting...especially when it's a dynamic draft, not a pre-selection.
- If you are on the draft clock, how can you take a timeout (ahem Red Stars, LA, Breakers)? Why bother having a clock then?
- Special sarcasm points to Bay Area NoNombres for selecting Liz Bogus. Pretty much sums up your lame team. Can't pick good players or even a team name, but you sure can pick a last name. We predict that'll be the highest-selling customized team jersey. If Bay Area has any fans. (Sorry Liz. But you're a Utahn, so we can't help it.)
- After reading the combine blogs from Jen Buczkowski, we couldn't help but root for her a bit. But looks like she didn't get picked. There will be other chances!
- No, Tracy Hamm is not related to Mia. Don't ask.
On to the Post-Combine Draft on January 14, 2009!!
The WPS is up and rolling. They have already held their lottery for the 2009 January Draft, and we're happy to announce that SBFC is not last! However, the frightening fact is two of the best teams (Boston and Chicago) are drafting first and second. 
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