Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu Named Best-ever Draft Picks In MLS History

The official website of Major League Soccer has compiled a club-by-club listing of the best-ever draft picks in MLS history, with two players of Nigerian descent Amobi Okugo and Maurice Edu included.<br /><br />Versatile former USA U23 international Okugo was named the best draft pick in the history of Philadelphia Union, while ex-MLS Rookie of the Year Edu was the draft pick of all-time by Toronto FC.<br /><br />On Okugo, MLSsoccer.com wrote : <span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;The Union have a very hit-or-miss history in their six years when it comes to the SuperDraft, but one hit was definitely Okugo. <br /><br /></span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span></span>In five seasons with the Union, Okugo made 117 appearances at the defensive midfield and center back positions.</span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />On Edu</span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s impact at Toronto FC : </span></span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;TFC fans have seen plenty of disappointing draft picks over the past decade, but one bright spot was their first MLS selection in Edu. <br /><br /></span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span></span>He was named Rookie of the Year in 2007 before Toronto collected a hefty transfer fee for the California native in the middle of 2008. </span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />In 2016, Okugo was on the books of Portland Timbers and Edu represented </span></span><span>Philadelphia Union.</span> &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />
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