The 1998

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College Draft was held in

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on January 31 and February 1, 1998. The College Draft was followed by the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft.

Format

On Saturday, January 31, 1998, Major League Soccer held the first round of its 1998 college draft during the halftime of the Umbro Select All-Star Classic at

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. The second and third rounds took place Sunday morning at the Airport Hilton in Fort Lauderdale. The 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft took place that afternoon at the same location.

Changes from 1997

* 1998 expansion teams

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and Chicago Fire were awarded the first and second selections in each round.

Round 1

Round 1 trades

Round 2

Round 2 trades

Round 3

Round 3 trades

Notable undrafted players

* Joe Cannon (GK,

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) — 86 career MLS shutouts; MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (2002, 2004) * Jimmy Conrad (DF, UCLA) — 288 MLS appearances, MLS Best XI (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008)

References

External links

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