He's the one with the beard.

Did you happen to feel an extra jolt of electricity in the air this afternoon? But you didn’t know why? I’ll tell you why, jerk. It’s because the MLS draft — excuse me, SUPERdraft — is happening. Right now. As I type.

For those of you still inexplicably sitting there, I will tell you that outstanding Terp midfielder Drew Yates has a shot at being drafted. All joking aside, it’s a big deal. Defender Kevin Tangney was invited to the combine (what, you didn’t think soccer leagues had combines?), but didn’t seem to do quite enough to distinguish himself. He’ll just have to cry himself to sleep on that 2008 NCAA Championship trophy. Boom.

So this year, it’s Yates or nothing. Original word was that he might go 20th to the Kansas City Wizards, but that train has left the station (they went with Olukorede Aiyegbusi instead — damn you, Olukorede!). At this very second they are on pick 29. Good luck, Drew!

And if that doesn’t work out, we’ll just have to settle for following former Terp and defending MLS Rookie of the Year Omar Gonzalez. Of all the rotten luck.

You can follow the draft — excuse me, SUPERdraft — in real time right here.

(UPDATE: As soon as I clicked “Publish,” Drew got selected by the Chicago Fire with that very #29 pick. Congratulations to Drew Yates!!!)

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