# 2009 MLS SuperDraft

The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC. Unlike previous years, the SuperDraft was not followed by the Supplemental Draft due to roster changes for the 2009 season decreasing the number of developmental spaces.

## Player selection
### Key

| * | Denotes a player contracted under the Generation Adidas program |
| ^ | Denotes player who has been selected to an MLS All-Star Game |
| § | Denotes a player who won the MLS Rookie of the Year |
| † | Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team |
| ~ | Denotes a player who won the MLS MVP |

### Round one

| Pick # | MLS Team | Player | Position | Affiliation |
| 1 | Seattle Sounders FC | Steve Zakuani* | F | University of Akron Cleveland Internationals |
| 2 | Toronto FC | Sam Cronin^ | M | Wake Forest University Carolina Dynamo |
| 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Omar Gonzalez*^§† | D | University of Maryland |
| 4 | Toronto FC | O'Brian White | F | University of Connecticut |
| 5 | FC Dallas | Peri Marošević* | F | University of Michigan Chicago Fire Premier |
| 6 | D.C. United | Rodney Wallace*^ | D | University of Maryland |
| 7 | D.C. United | Chris Pontius^† | F/M | UC Santa Barbara |
| 8 | Kansas City Wizards | Matt Besler^† | D | University of Notre Dame |
| 9 | Chivas USA | Michael Lahoud | M | Wake Forest University Carolina Dynamo |
| 10 | New England Revolution | Kevin Alston*^ | D | Indiana University |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | Jeremy Hall* | D/M | University of Maryland |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | Jean Alexandre | M | Lynn University Ventura County Fusion |
| 13 | Toronto FC | Stefan Frei*^ | G | University of California San Jose Frogs |
| 14 | FC Dallas | George John | M/D | University of Washington |
| 15 | New England Revolution | Ryan Maxwell | M | University of Tampa Bradenton Academics |

#### Round one trades

* ↑ #2: San Jose Earthquakes → Toronto FC. 2008-02-28: Toronto received this pick and allocation money from San Jose in exchange for Ronnie O'Brien.
* ↑ #7: Colorado Rapids → D.C. United. 2008-02-08: D.C. United received this pick and Colorado's designated player spot for two years in exchange for Christian Gomez.
* ↑ #11: Houston Dynamo → San Jose Earthquakes → FC Dallas → New York Red Bulls. 2009-01-13: New York acquired this pick, a second-round selection (#18), and forward Dominic Oduro from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Dave van den Bergh and New York's natural first-round selection (pick #14). FC Dallas had acquired this pick and allocation money from San Jose in exchange for forward Arturo Alvarez on 2008-07-28. San Jose had acquired this pick and allocation money from Houston in exchange for forward Kei Kamara on 2008-07-24.
* ↑ #13: Chicago Fire → Toronto FC. 2008-07-31: Toronto FC acquired this pick and forward Chad Barrett from Chicago in exchange for the rights to forward Brian McBride.
* ↑ #14: New York Red Bulls → FC Dallas. 2009-01-13: FC Dallas acquired this pick and midfielder Dave van den Bergh from New York in exchange for Dallas' first-round selection (#11), a second-round selection (#18), and forward Dominic Oduro.
* ↑ #15: Columbus Crew → New England Revolution. 2008-08-07: New England acquired this pick and allocation money from Columbus in exchange for forward Pat Noonan. As part of the trade the clubs also switched positions in the 2008 allocation table and agreed to considerations regarding the 2009 allocation rankings.

### Round two

| Pick # | MLS Team | Player | Position | Affiliation |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders FC | Evan Brown | D | Wake Forest University Cary RailHawks U23's |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | Brad Ring | M | Indiana University Chicago Fire Premier |
| 18 | New York Red Bulls | Babajide Ogunbiyi | D | Santa Clara University |
| 19 | Los Angeles Galaxy | A. J. DeLaGarza | D | University of Maryland |
| 20 | Chicago Fire | Baggio Husidić* | M | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| 21 | D.C. United | Miloš Kočić | G | Loyola College in Maryland |
| 22 | Kansas City Wizards | Doug DeMartin | F | Michigan State University Michigan Bucks |
| 23 | Kansas City Wizards | Graham Zusi^† | M | University of Maryland Central Florida Kraze |
| 24 | New England Revolution | Andrei Gotsmanov | M | Creighton University |
| 25 | New England Revolution | Dado Hamzagić | M | Saint Louis University Chicago Fire Premier |
| 26 | D.C. United | Lyle Adams | D | Wake Forest University Central Florida Kraze |
| 27 | FC Dallas | Brian Shriver | F | University of North Carolina Cary RailHawks U23's |
| 28 | Colorado Rapids | Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe | F | George Mason University |
| 29 | New York Red Bulls | Jack Traynor | D | University of Notre Dame |
| 30 | Columbus Crew | Bryan Kanu | F | University of Louisville |

#### Round two trades

* ↑ #18: Los Angeles Galaxy → FC Dallas → New York Red Bulls. 2009-01-13: New York acquired this pick, a first-round selection (#11), and forward Dominic Oduro from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Dave van den Bergh and New York's natural first-round selection (pick #14). FC Dallas had acquired this pick and allocation money from Los Angeles in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz on 2008-01-15.
* ↑ #19: Toronto FC → Chivas USA → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2009-01-15: Los Angeles acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for defender Ante Jazic, a 2009 third-round selection (#35), and a 2009 fourth-round selection (#49). Chivas USA had acquired this pick and a 2010 conditional SuperDraft pick from Toronto FC in exchange for the rights to Amado Guevara on 2008-04-09.
* ↑ #20: FC Dallas → Colorado Rapids → Chicago Fire. 2009-01-15: Chicago acquired this pick and allocation money from Colorado in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#28) and the rights to goalkeeper Matt Pickens. Colorado had acquired this pick and a 2009 third-round pick (#35) from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Bruno Guarda on 2008-07-28.
* ↑ #22: Colorado Rapids → Kansas City Wizards. 2008-01-16: Kansas City acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for defender José Burciaga, Jr.
* ↑ #24: Chivas USA → Los Angeles Galaxy → New England Revolution. 2008-04-18: New England acquired this pick from Los Angeles in exchange for defender Joe Franchino. Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for defender Shavar Thomas on 2007-05-03.
* ↑ #26: Houston Dynamo → D.C. United. 2007-12-12: D.C. United acquired this pick and goalkeeper Zach Wells from Houston in exchange for defender Bobby Boswell.
* ↑ #27: Real Salt Lake → FC Dallas. 2007-06-06: FC Dallas acquired this pick after MLS determined that Real Salt Lake had tampered when it hired goalkeeper coach Jeff Cassar away from FC Dallas. The league also fined RSL $20,000.
* ↑ #28: Chicago Fire → Colorado Rapids. 2009-01-15: Colorado acquired this pick and the rights to goalkeeper Matt Pickens from Chicago in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#20) and allocation money.

### Round three

| Pick # | MLS Team | Player | Position | Affiliation |
| 31 | Seattle Sounders FC | Jared Karkas | D | Azusa Pacific University Los Angeles Legends |
| 32 | San Jose Earthquakes | Quincy Amarikwa | F | UC Davis Bakersfield Brigade |
| 33 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Joshua Boateng | F | Liberty University |
| 34 | Toronto FC | Mike Grella | F | Duke University Cary RailHawks U23's |
| 35 | Chivas USA | Kyle Christensen | F | University of Denver Ogden Outlaws |
| 36 | D.C. United | Brandon Barklage | M | Saint Louis University Chicago Fire Premier |
| 37 | Colorado Rapids | Steward Ceus | G | University of Albany |
| 38 | New England Revolution | Chris Salvaggione | F | UNC Charlotte Austin Aztex U23 |
| 39 | Toronto FC | Kyle Hall | F | Syracuse University |
| 40 | New England Revolution | Darrius Barnes | D | Duke University Cary RailHawks U23's |
| 41 | Houston Dynamo | Danny Cruz* | M/F | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Des Moines Menace |
| 42 | Kansas City Wizards | Neal Kitson | G | St. John's University Newark Ironbound Express |
| 43 | Chicago Fire | David Sias | D | UC Irvine Orange County Blue Star |
| 44 | New York Red Bulls | Nick Zimmerman | D/M | James Madison University |
| 45 | Columbus Crew | Alex Grendi | M | University of Pennsylvania |

#### Round three trades

* ↑ #35: FC Dallas → Colorado Rapids → Los Angeles Galaxy → Chivas USA. 2009-01-15: Chivas USA acquired this pick, a 2009 fourth-round selection (#49), and defender Ante Jazic from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#19). Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for the rights to defender Ty Harden on 2009-01-13. Colorado had acquired this pick and a 2009 second-round pick (#20) from FC Dallas in exchange for midfielder Bruno Guarda on 2008-07-28.
* ↑ #38: Kansas City Wizards → New England Revolution. 2008-11-24: New England acquired this pick and allocation money from Kansas City in exchange for forward Adam Cristman.
* ↑ #39: Chivas USA → FC Dallas → Toronto FC. 2008-08-08: Toronto FC acquired this pick from FC Dallas in exchange for forward Jeff Cunningham. FC Dallas had received this pick (originally a conditional pick) from Chivas USA in exchange for midfielder Ramon Nunez on 2007-08-15.
* ↑ #42: Real Salt Lake → Kansas City Wizards. 2007-09-14: Kansas City acquired this pick, its natural 1st round pick in the 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft and a portion of a player allocation from Real Salt Lake in exchange for forward Yura Movsisyan and a Youth International roster spot.

### Round four

| Pick # | MLS Team | Player | Position | Affiliation |
| 46 | Seattle Sounders FC | Mike Fucito | M | Harvard University |
| 47 | Colorado Rapids | Ross Schunk | F | University of Redlands Los Angeles Legends |
| 48 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Kyle Patterson | M | Saint Louis University St. Louis Lions |
| 49 | Chivas USA | Jamie Franks | M | Wake Forest University |
| 50 | Kansas City Wizards | Akeem Priestley | F | University of Connecticut |
| 51 | Colorado Rapids | Jordan Seabrook | F | University of South Florida Bradenton Academics |
| 52 | Chicago Fire | Jökull Elísabetarson | M | UNC-Greensboro Carolina Dynamo |
| 53 | Colorado Rapids | Henry Kalungi | D | Winthrop University Fredericksburg Gunners |
| 54 | Real Salt Lake | Raphael Cox | M | University of Washington Tacoma Tide |
| 55 | New England Revolution | Tyrel Lacey | G | University of Tulsa |
| 56 | Houston Dynamo | Marcus Tracy | F | Wake Forest University Carolina Dynamo |
| 57 | Real Salt Lake | Mfana Futhi Bhembe | F | Alabama A&M University |
| 58 | Chicago Fire | Richard Jata | M | Campbell University Carolina Dynamo |
| 59 | Colorado Rapids | Michael Holody | D | University of Michigan Michigan Bucks |
| 60 | Columbus Crew | Chris Clements | D | University of Tulsa |

#### Round four trades

* ↑ #47: San Jose Earthquakes → Colorado Rapids. 2008-05-21: Colorado acquired this pick and goalkeeper Preston Burpo from San Jose in exchange for forward Jovan Kirovski and defender Kelly Gray.
* ↑ #49: Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy → Chivas USA. 2009-01-15: Chivas USA acquired this pick, a 2009 third-round selection (#35), and defender Ante Jazic from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (#19). Los Angeles had acquired this pick from Toronto FC in exchange for midfielder Kevin Harmse on 2008-02-29.
* ↑ #50: FC Dallas → Kansas City Wizards. 2008-07-18: Kansas City acquired this pick from FC Dallas in exchange for use of an international roster spot for the balance of the 2008 MLS season.
* ↑ #51: DC United → Colorado Rapids. 2008-09-12: Colorado acquired this pick from DC United in exchange for an international roster spot.
* ↑ #52: Colorado Rapids → Chicago Fire. 2007-08-15: Chicago acquired this pick from Colorado in exchange for defender Tony Sanneh.
* ↑ #53: Kansas City Wizards → Colorado Rapids. 2007-08-15: Colorado acquired this pick, a first-round selection in the 2009 supplemental draft, and allocation money from Kansas City in exchange for forward Herculez Gomez.
* ↑ #54: Chivas USA → Real Salt Lake. 2007-12-20: It is believed Real Salt Lake acquired this pick from Chivas USA in exchange for forward Atiba Harris. RSL also received a 2008 third-round selection from Chivas USA in the trade.
* ↑ #59: New York Red Bulls → Colorado Rapids. 2007-03-30: Colorado acquired this pick (originally a conditional pick) and a 2008 fourth-round selection from New York in exchange for forward Clint Mathis.

## 2009 SuperDraft Trade Note

* Real Salt Lake acquired midfielder Will Johnson from Chicago Fire in a trade on 2008-08-22. In return, Chicago was to receive a natural fourth-round 2009 selection and a second-round 2011 MLS SuperDraft selection from RSL. However, the trade also contained a clause that allowed Chicago to receive allocation money in lieu of the draft picks. Chicago chose the allocation money.

## 2009 Supplemental Draft Trades

In December 2008 the league decided to cancel the Supplemental Draft, which had typically been held shortly after the annual SuperDraft. Prior to the cancellation a number of trades were made involving 2009 Supplemental Draft picks. It is unknown what compensation, if any, clubs which acquired 2009 Supplemental Draft picks in trades received in lieu of the draft picks. Announced trades involving 2009 Supplemental Draft selections include:
* Round 1, Kansas City Wizards → Colorado Rapids. 2007-08-15: Colorado Rapids acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft, a fourth-round pick (#53) in the 2009 SuperDraft, and allocation money from Kansas City Wizards in exchange for forward Herculez Gomez.
* Round 1, Real Salt Lake → Kansas City Wizards. 2007-09-14: Kansas City Wizards acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft, a third-round pick (#42) in the 2009 SuperDraft, and a portion of a player allocation from Real Salt Lake in exchange for forward Yura Movsisyan and a Youth International roster spot.
* Round 1, D.C. United → Toronto FC. 2008-04-03: Toronto FC acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for defender Mike Zaher.
* Round 1, FC Dallas → Columbus Crew. 2008-07-18: Columbus Crew acquired a first-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from FC Dallas in exchange for use of an international roster spot for the remainder of the 2008 season.
* Round 1, Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-08-21: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired first-round and second-round selections in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and salary budget considerations from Toronto FC in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz.
* Round 2, Real Salt Lake → Colorado Rapids. 2007-07-13: Colorado Rapids acquired a second-round selection in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a first-round pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft from Real Salt Lake in exchange for defender Chris Wingert.
* Round 2, Toronto FC → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-08-21: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired second-round and first-round selections in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and salary budget considerations from Toronto FC in exchange for forward Carlos Ruiz.
* Round 3, Columbus Crew → Colorado Rapids. 2007-02-28: Colorado Rapids acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and defender Tim Ward from Columbus Crew in exchange for forward Nicolás Hernández.
* Round 3, D.C. United → Houston Dynamo. 2008-03-17: Houston Dynamo acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from D.C. United in exchange for midfielder Jeremy Barlow.
* Round 3, San Jose Earthquakes → FC Dallas. 2008-04-03: FC Dallas acquired a third-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for defender Jamil Roberts.
* Round 3, Toronto FC → New York Red Bulls. 2008-09-12: New York Red Bulls acquired third-round and fourth-round picks in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Toronto FC in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.
* Round 4, Real Salt Lake → New York Red Bulls. 2007-02-23: New York Red Bulls acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Real Salt Lake in exchange for goalkeeper Nick Rimando.
* Round 4, New York Red Bulls → Colorado Rapids. 2007-03-23: Colorado Rapids acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft and a third-round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from New York Red Bulls in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.
* Round 4, Chicago Fire → Toronto FC. 2007-04-07: Toronto FC acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Chicago Fire in exchange for goalkeeper Jon Busch.
* Round 4, San Jose Earthquakes → Los Angeles Galaxy. 2008-04-03: Los Angeles Galaxy acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for midfielder Matt Hatzke.
* Round 4, Toronto FC → New York Red Bulls. 2008-09-12: New York Red Bulls acquired fourth-round and third-round picks in the 2009 Supplemental Draft from Toronto FC in exchange for defender Hunter Freeman.

## Notable undrafted players
### Homegrown players

| Original MLS team | Player | Position | College | Conference | Notes |
| Houston Dynamo | Tyler Deric | Goalkeeper | North Carolina | ACC | |

### Others

| Original MLS team | Player | Position | College | Conference | Notes |
| Columbus Crew | Josh Williams | Defender | Cleveland State | Horizon | 125 MLS appearances |
| — | Alejandro Bedoya | Midfielder | Boston College | ACC | 66 USMNT appearances signed for Örebro SK in Sweden |