MLS Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids Select Tony Cascio with 14th Pick in MLS SuperDraft

Published on January 12, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Thursday, January 12, 2012) - The Colorado Rapids selected midfielder Tony Cascio with the 14th overall selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, held today in Kansas City. Cascio, a versatile midfielder from Gilbert, Ariz., enjoyed a distinguished four-year career at the University of Connecticut, scoring 24 goals and adding 25 assists in 85 matches.

"I'm very happy to get Tony with our pick," said Colorado Rapids Head Coach Oscar Pareja. "We thought he was going to go higher than this, so we were very excited when he fell into our hands. He's a disciplined, intense, versatile player who caught my eye the first time I saw him play. I'm looking forward to bringing him into the group."

A standout midfielder/forward at the University of Connecticut, Cascio was a 2010 NSCAA First Team All-American, Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 2010, and a two-time All-Big East First Team selection (2009, 2010). Cascio attended Hamilton High School outside of Phoenix, Ariz., where he led his team in goals during his junior and senior seasons.

Cascio will report to Colorado late next week for preseason, with a full schedule of Rapids events to be announced shortly. The Rapids open the 2012 season on March 10 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, facing off against the Columbus Crew. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.

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