In week 3 we see another week pass where the 2009 draft class was in fine form, we had 2 goals from the rookies. Zakuani scored his first of the season against Toronto FC, which keeps the sounders top of the table for now. Then at the bottom of the table we have Omar Gonzalez potting a goal via header which was a huge upside to drafting him.

With another weekend come and gone, we have a bit of a change in the Rookie Rankings. The L.A. Galaxy had a bye this week and with that, A.J. Delagarza and Omar Gonzalez had dropped a bit. It is a shame that they have to drop down without them making any mistakes but with only two weeks in they have to be bumped down because of other player’s performances.

Welcome back to the Rookie report, in week two we get to see only 8 players not get involved in a MLS match. It is quite an incredible feet when you think about it, when a lot of fans across the league criticize the draft saying that the draft does not get kids ready for the pro’s. It must if you have all these kids get solid minutes in the second week of the season. 

Every week we are going to look at all the rookies that have signed in the MLS (31 in total). Check out and see how your favorite rookie is doing, have they played or even traveled with their respective teams?  Have a look at this past weekend’s performers. 

Thursday night was the start to a new season and already after week one, we can see that this draft class was top class. It was a proud moment for many parents as they see their children reach a goal they have been striving for since their childhood. For myself, it wasn’t as intense, but I did show a bit of pride seeing the kids that I have been following for a few years succeed in the next level. 

Here are week 1's Rookie Rankings 

If you came here to have me gush about how great Fredy Montero was, you came to the wrong site. Don’t get me wrong, I had him winning the golden boot this year (TheScore.Com MLS Preview). But this blog is about the two rookies who played last night.