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MLS SuperDraft


The 2012 Major League Soccer (MLS) Draft was held today. Defender Andrew Wenger of Duke was the 1st pick overall. Although, no asians were drafted this year, there has been a handful of player drafted in past years. Last year, half-thai Anthony Ampaipitawong was draft by the San Jose Earthquakes.

Anthony Ampaipitakwong, 2011 Draft, 2nd Round. Ampaipitakwong helped the Akron Zips to their first ever national championship in 2010 with a win in the College Cup Final against Louisville. Started all 93 games he appeared in over his four-year career at Akron, scoring 17 goals and notching 30 assists. From 2003-05, Ampaipitakwong was a part of the United States U-17 national team.

Kyle Nakazawa, 2011 Draft, 2nd Round.
Conor Chin, 2011 Draft, 2nd Round.
John Minagawa, 2005 Draft, 4th Round.
Kevin Sakuda, 2002 Draft, 4th Round.
Brian Ching, 2001 Draft, 2nd Round.

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