A new season for the MetroStars kicks off Friday with the 2006 MLS SuperDraft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Head coach Mo Johnston and president and general manager Alexi Lalas will be looking to add some depth in their first draft in charge of the team, including two picks in the first two rounds (seventh and 18th overall).
The draft will begin at 12 p.m. ET and continue for approximately three hours. The first hour will be shown live on Fox Soccer Channell and MLSnet.com, with the remainder airing exclusively on MLSnet.com.
In addition to the new players, MetroStars fans in attendance will get the first look at the new adidas MetroStars jersey. The new uniform will be officially unveiled along with the other 11 adidas MLS uniforms for 2006 and the official adidas MLS ball in a ceremony at 11 a.m. ET. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase some of the new gear during the draft. Entry to the draft is free.
MetroStars supporters clubs have been allocated 50 spots, and those who RSVP will get to participate in a special pre-draft terrace rally. Supporters will also get a free MLS/adidas shirt. Priority goes to members of the three MetroStars supporters clubs listed below, but all MetroStars fans are welcome and encouraged to attend.
PLEASE RSVP by 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday by sending an e-mail to:
Empire Supporters Club & First Row Idiots:
empiresc@verizon.net
Metronation:
moreinfo@metronation.net
All other Metrostars fans:
empiresc@verizon.net
RSVP IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A SPOT AND YOUR FREE MERCHANDISE (as quantities are limited).
Learn more about the SuperDraft '06 here:
www.mlsnet.com/MLS/mls/events/superdraft/2006/
Location:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
NSCAA Convention
300 Level Ballroom
www.paconvention.com/vt/300/300.asp
Driving Directions:
Take NJ Turnpike south to exit 4 (Philadelphia / Camden Exit). Take Rte. 73 North and follow it to Rte. 38 West. Take 38 West to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, crossing into Philadelphia. Follow local traffic and the signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Go approximately 6 blocks and make a left turn onto 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 12th and Arch Streets.
Train Station:
The most convenient train station is the Amtrak 30th St/Market St Station in Philadelphia.
