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Toronto FC Completes 4th MLS SuperDraft

January 14, 2010 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


For the first time in Toronto FC's history at the MLS SuperDraft, the team did not have a selection in the first round. Toronto made their first pick of the 2010 SuperDraft the 2nd round, 24th overall and selected defender and U-17 MNT player Zac Herold.

"He's athletic, he's fast and he's one of the best products in the country," said director of soccer, Mo Johnston. "He's a six year Generation Adidas player and he'll be a great young player for us, we're excited to have him on board."

The 17 year old was a member of West Pines United located in Pembroke Pines, Florida and is part of the U.S. U-17 Residency Program. The defender played all four games during the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup and helped the Americans advance to the Round of 16.

At the young age of 13, he entered the Olympic Development Program, and shortly after was named captain. From there, Herold went on to play for the regional squad before earning a tryout with the National Team.

The defender also played every game for the U-14 and U-15 teams before enrolling in the U.S.U-17 Residency Program in the fall of 2007.

Toronto's second and final pick came in the 4th round, 53rd overall selecting midfielder Nane Joseph from Old Dominion University. This past season, he was a member of the NSCAA Second Team All-American, and a 2009 First Team All-CAA. The native of Cameroon was coached at ODU by Alan Dawson.

The expansion Philadelphia Union selected 1st overall and picked up forward Danny Mwanga from Oregon State University. The Union had three first round selections after making trades with both FC Dallas, and D.C. United on Draft day.

All SuperDraft picks will report for the start of Toronto FC training camp on February 1.

Zac Herold, U-17 MNT

Position: Defender

Height: 5-11 Weight: 160

Birthdate: June 7, 1992

Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL

U.S. U-17 STATS

GP GS G A

2009 15 13 0 1

Nane Joseph, Old Dominion University (Pronounced Non-EH)

Position: Midfielder

Height: 6-2 Weight: 185

Birthdate: March 12, 1987

Hometown: Yaounde, Cameroon

GP GS G A

ODU 2009 17 17 6 3

ODU 2008 19 19 2 2

ODU 2007 24 23 2 3

ODU 2006 21 15 0 0

Totals: 81 64 10 8

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