Starting XI: MLS Rookies We Like
As we near the MLS All-Star Break, Goal.com USA's writers and editors have compiled a list of the young guns who have caught our eye throughout the first four months of the season.
Jul 3, 2008 11:30:56 AM
1. Sean Franklin (L.A. Galaxy) - Let's hope that Abel Xavier's uninspired play doesn't rub off on him.
2. Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) - By October, he'll be scaring teams when he jogs onto the field in the 70th minute.
3. Patrick Phelan (New England Revolution) -
4. Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo) - He scored a rocket stoppage-time equalizer in his first appearance, and he’s only gotten better since.
5. Stephen King (Chicago Fire) - Authored creative attacks in few appearances for
6. Justin Braun (Chivas
7. Emmanuel Ekpo (Columbus Crew) - Last week's goal says it all.
8. Jonathan Leathers (Kansas City Wizards) - With 14 players with no previous MLS experience, one Wizard has to be on the list and Leathers is their best.
9. Luke Sassano (New York Red Bulls) - One of the few Red Bulls that might have wings.
10. Kheli Dube (New England Revolution) - Scores enough goals to show off his dance moves.
11. Julius James (Toronto FC) - He might be a bench player now, but he’ll be a beast come October.
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