Following the exciting events of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, there was plenty of coverage on the selections made by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday.
The 'Caps surprised many MLS pundits by selecting United States U-20 international striker Omar Salgado as the first overall pick in the SuperDraft. The Blue and White also selected Michael Nanchoff (eighth overall), Jeb Brovsky (19th overall), and Bilal Duckett (37th overall) with their three other draft picks.
Below is a sample of the extensive coverage that covered the Blue and White during last week's exciting events, with Vancouver's SuperDraft efforts generating 744 stories online.
THE PROVINCE
Omar Salgado a world-class striker in the making
Salgado: "I was really amazed"
THE VANCOUVER SUN
Whitecaps draft picks Brovsky, Duckett could surprise
Vancouver Whitecaps stun MLS, take Omar Salgado as top SuperDraft pick
ESPN.COM
Plenty of potential in Vancouver's pick
CBCSPORTS.CA
Whitecaps select Salgado No. 1 in MLS draft
EL PASO TIMES
No. 1 MLS draft pick Salgado home after 'crazy' 24 hours
THE FOOTY BLOG: SCORE.COM
Whitecaps select Omar Salgado: Draft Recap
