1997 MLS College Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer College Draft.
On February 1 and 2, 1997, Major League Soccer held its second annual college draft in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The draft was held in conjunction with the Umbro Select College All-Star Classic. The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The first round of the draft took place at halftime and was broadcast live by Prime Sports. The second and third rounds of the draft took place beginning at 9:00 AM EST in the Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton. The 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft took place Sunday afternoon.
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