The first two rounds of the 2011 BSL draft were completed after day 1 of the process. Alamo City named Juan Pablo Angel the first overall pick. This really should not be much of a surprise
since Angel was held as a Designated Player in 2010 by Capital District and is still considered one of the biggest offensive threats leading into 2011. Gateway United continues the clubs tradition of aggressive moves in drafts. No one can ever accuse the Saints of being afraid to take chances. Charlie Davies could be a great contributor if he can stay healthy and find his form. The question is will he? Javier Morales was a beast for the late St. Louis Cure owner and the Gunners did not forget that when the club drafted him third. The Club that owned the first round was Gold Coast FC. With three picks, the Suns drafted Kenny Cooper, David Beckham, and Omar Bravo. Not a bad trio! Cooper returns to the States. Will his scoring touch return too? Beckham may not score goals, but he does get assist and he will have Donovan and JPA to pass the ball too. Bravo
has the talent but can he adjust to the physical play he'll see in the MLS? The BSL champions may have surprised a few rivals with the
selection of Brek Shea in the first round. The Blues ownership group feels extremely confident Shea will be a difference maker on gameday. The biggest surprise of the first round has to be Hillcreest United's pick of defender Barnes. Some defenders have produced in the BSL and make a difference. But, a first round pick, that is up for debate. The second round saw the Pennsylvania Stoners draft local with Carlos Ruiz. The clubs second Philly player. While Burud Town finally got Justin Braun after a few attempts at trying to trade for him in the offseason.
since Angel was held as a Designated Player in 2010 by Capital District and is still considered one of the biggest offensive threats leading into 2011. Gateway United continues the clubs tradition of aggressive moves in drafts. No one can ever accuse the Saints of being afraid to take chances. Charlie Davies could be a great contributor if he can stay healthy and find his form. The question is will he? Javier Morales was a beast for the late St. Louis Cure owner and the Gunners did not forget that when the club drafted him third. The Club that owned the first round was Gold Coast FC. With three picks, the Suns drafted Kenny Cooper, David Beckham, and Omar Bravo. Not a bad trio! Cooper returns to the States. Will his scoring touch return too? Beckham may not score goals, but he does get assist and he will have Donovan and JPA to pass the ball too. Bravo 
has the talent but can he adjust to the physical play he'll see in the MLS? The BSL champions may have surprised a few rivals with the 
selection of Brek Shea in the first round. The Blues ownership group feels extremely confident Shea will be a difference maker on gameday. The biggest surprise of the first round has to be Hillcreest United's pick of defender Barnes. Some defenders have produced in the BSL and make a difference. But, a first round pick, that is up for debate. The second round saw the Pennsylvania Stoners draft local with Carlos Ruiz. The clubs second Philly player. While Burud Town finally got Justin Braun after a few attempts at trying to trade for him in the offseason.
Terry Boss in the second round? What does Hillcrest now that I don't?
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