The Rapids selected 3 forwards, 2 defenders, and a goalkeeper in the 2009 Superdraft. I have written previously about Colorado’s lack of a quality finisher, hopefully one of these 3 forwards can develop into that role.

The first round contained a whole lot of Terrapins, but the Rapids were on the sidelines having traded their first round pick to obtain Christian Gomez. The University of Maryland tied a 2000 UCLA record with 3 players taken in the first round.

When the Rapids did get going, they focused on a particular style of play, according to coach Gary Smith

“What we have tried to do with all our picks is create a particular style to our game. We got a lot of kids with athleticism, pace and strength. It’s been an enjoyable time and I’m very pleased with my first draft.”

Here are the details on the picks from the Rapids Press Release:

Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe
Position: Forward
D.O.B.: Oct. 24, 1987
Hometown: Bowie, MD
Height: 5-8
Weight: 155
College: George Mason University
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the second round (28th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Steward Ceus
Position: Goalkeeper
D.O.B.: March 26, 1987
Hometown: West Haverstraw, NY
Height: 6-6
Weight: 205
College: University of Albany
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the third round (37th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Ross Schunk
Position: Forward
D.O.B.: April 28, 1986
Hometown: Portland, OR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
College: University of Redlands
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the fourth round (47th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Jordan Seabrook
Position: Forward
D.O.B.: June 27, 1987
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Height: 5-10
Weight: 173
College: University of South Florida
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the fourth round (51st overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Henry Kalungi
Position: Defender
D.O.B.: November 25, 1987
Hometown: Kampala, Uganda
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
College: Winthrop
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the fourth round (53rd overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Michael Holody
Position: Defender
D.O.B.: March 30, 1987
Hometown: Clarkston, MI
Height: 6-3
Weight: 199
College: Michigan
Acquired: Selected by the Rapids in the fourth round (59th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

More details on all the players can be found at the Rapids Blog.

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