2011 DRAFT: Goal Keepers Getting Grabbed

Rounds 3 and 4 were completed in day 2 of the draft process. It looks like the new "Saves " rule is playing a new value in the goal keeper. Several BSL clubs drafted a keeper in these two rounds which is sooner than in years past. More interesting is these picks are not just by expansion clubs, but some senior clubs as well. Alamo City picked up Nick Rimando at #23, while the CD Gunners picked up Donovan Ricketts at #25. Second City drafted Bouna Coundoul at #31.

By far the most interesting picks so far in the draft have to go to Hillcrest United. The owner has picked up 2 goal keepers in the first 4 rounds. None of these picks are League picks. The owner must have a strategy and has even been advised by the Commissioners office that these are questionable choices.

Not all expansion owners are finding it hard to make a name for themselves. Pennsylvania picked up Convey at #30 and Alliance FC picked up Joseph at #40. Both very fine choices.

Finally, the last of the offseason draft trades are complete. Starting with round 5, all BSL clubs will have one pick each to be made.