The son of longtime Spanish international José Mari Bakero is one of the most intriguing prospects heading into Friday’s MLS SuperDraft
It isn’t common practice for the son of a World Cup starter to enter the MLS SuperDraft.
Once seen as a vital way to acquire affordable starting talent, the draft has seen its stock take a hit in recent iterations. An increase in league-issued allocation funds has improved the quality of the majority of each MLS lineup, leaving fewer places for domestic players. In general, this hits hardest for young players who went to college in the United States and Canada. Where a promising prospect used to be thrust into the lineup for a trial by fire, they instead are blocked by Scandinavian veterans, returning US internationals and respected veterans from overseas.
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