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Minter selected by Columbus 21st overall

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Updated: January 18, 2016
Chase Minter became the highest ever MLS Superdraft pick out of Cal Poly last week. By Owen Main

Chase Minter became the highest ever MLS Superdraft pick out of Cal Poly last week. By Owen Main

Midfielder Chase Minter became Cal Poly’s highest-ever selection in the MLS draft on Thursday, going to the Columbus Crew with the first pick of the second round (21st overall).

“I think he’ll fit very well into the Columbus system and [head coach Gregg Berhalter’s] style of play and I think they are very fortunate to have Chase,” said Cal Poly head coach Steve Sampson, who coached Berhalter with the US national team in the mid-90’s.

The two-time Midfielder of the Year in the Big West Conference, Minter attended the MLS combine in the weeks leading up to the draft along with fellow Mustang, goalkeeper Wade Hamilton.

“One of the things I think Gregg saw in Chase at the combine was that he has the ability to play in many different attacking positions,” said Sampson. “He’s so comfortable on the ball and his first touch is so explosive.”

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The Columbus Crew have a pretty unique logo.

For his part, Sampson has coached MLS Champion teams with the LA Galaxy. So, can Minter play in this league?

“No question Chase has the ability to play in the league from offensive standpoint,” said Sampson. “One of things I’ve been working with him on was seeing the goal more, seeing spaces in behind defense more, and he’s really grasped that concept. That’s exactly what these coaches are looking for.
“His challenge will be to defend and to understand that at pro level, very few players are afforded the luxury to play one side of the ball. It’s really important to play both. That’s what MLS represents.”

In Sampson’s first year as head coach, Cal Poly sported four seniors with professional aspirations. Both Hamilton and midfielder Matt LaGrassa could get looks with MLS sides and Kip Colvey showed professional promise from his right back position as well — earning an invitation to the New Zealand senior national team training camp last year.

The draft continues on Tuesday with the third and fourth rounds on Tuesday at 11:00 Pacific.

Chicago Fire sign McLain

On Monday, Cal Poly alumnus and goalkeeper Patrick McLain inked a deal with the Chicago Fire. The 6’3″ Eau Claire, WI native had most recently been with Sacramento Republic of the USL.

The Chicago Fire organization also sports another Cal Poly alum. Frank Stranzl is the Director of Communications. 

For those of you nostalgic Mustang soccer fans, here’s a video of a 2011 press conference featuring McLain.

 

 

 

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