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2014 MLS Draft Round 1 Picks (Player/Agent)

Andre Blake (Connecticut) poses for a photo after being selected as the number one overall pick in the first round to the Philadelphia Union in the 2014 MLS Superdraft at Philadelphia Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Greene-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Blake (Connecticut) poses for a photo after being selected as the number one overall pick in the first round to the Philadelphia Union in the 2014 MLS Superdraft at Philadelphia Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Greene-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Blake (Connecticut) was selected as the number one overall pick in the first round to the Philadelphia Union in the 2014 MLS Superdraft. Image Credit: Stephanie Greene-USA TODAY Sports

Thanks to reader Franco for the info found below.

1. Philadelphia Union, Andre Blake (GK), University of Connecticut – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

2. DC United, Steve Birnbaum (DF), California – Agent: Unknown

3. Vancouver Whitecaps, Christian Dean (DF), California – Agent: James Grant Sports

4. New England Revolution, Steve Neumann (FW), Georgetown – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

5. Montreal Impact, Eric Miller (DF), Creighton – Agent: Unknown

6. FC Dallas, Tesho Akindele (FWD), Colorado School of Mines – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

7. Vancouver Whitecaps, Andre Lewis (MF), Portmore United – Agent: Global Premier Management

8. Seattle Sounders, Damion Lowe (DF), Hartford – Agent: Global Premier Management

9. San Jose Earthquakes, J.J. Koval (MF), Stanford – Agent: First Wave Sports Management

10. Toronto FC, Nick Hagglund (DF), Xavier – Agent: Global Premier Management

11. New England Revolution, Patrick Mullins (FWD), Maryland – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

12. Colorado Rapids, Marlon Hairston (MF), Louisville – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

13. Chicago Fire, Marco Franco (DF), UC Irvine – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

14. Columbus Crew, Ben Sweat (DF), University of South Florida – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

15. Philadelphia Union, Pedro Ribeiro (MF), Coastal Carolina – Agent: Beswick Sports

16. Houston Dynamo, AJ Cochran (DF), Wisconsin – Agent: James Grant Sports

17. Portland Timbers, Schillo Tshuma (FWD), Maryland – Agent: Wasserman Media Group

18. Real Salt Lake, Ryan Neil (DF), California – Agent: First Wave Sports

19. Colorado Rapids, Grant Van De Casteele (DF), University of Notre Dame – Agent: Global Premier Management

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Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

One reply on “2014 MLS Draft Round 1 Picks (Player/Agent)”

i like the bold move by our team to go all out on a Goalie. ( hockey example, Marc andre Fleury, or however u spell it, and the many others who went number 1 or 2 and turned out to be a Star, hockey or soccer) and after some research on this kid, i think if he can make the transition to the “Pro Lifestyle”… and stay focused. i think he can be that kinda goalie, where you don’t get worried if there’s a breakaway, or when a guy gets past that last defender. most of all, coming through in clutch situations, like a shootouts for example. Hope he turns out to be a superstar, i wish em the best. Go Union!

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