PSW Corner Kicks

So, the first player EVER selected in the MLS Superdraft from Virginia Tech is headed to Chicago - a team already fat on young, promising forwards and a lot colder than the California or Texas locals most expected him to end up.
Patrick Nyarko left school early - even after saying he wouldn't - presumably assuming to be chosen at least one or two in the draft. He looked nervous as pick after pick went before him, and during his off camera interviews had trouble breaking a genuine smile for the first few minutes.
I wonder how much he was looking forward to playing for San Jose when he first decided to enter the draft, and although Chicago has a good team, a beautiful stadium, and great players, I can see how the cold weather and number of existing forwards on the roster might not be what Patrick was thinking.

He's still swamped by the media here in the press lounge, much longer than other picks before or after, so this is definitely a story line likely to be followed by many news outlets. Let's see if the questions I raised above are answered in the coming days. For now however, congratulations to the first Hokie ever selected in the MLS draft, and let's hope many more follow in this dynamic player's footsteps.

Labels: Chicago Fire, MLS, MLS Draft, Patrick Nyarko, Virginia Tech