MLS SuperDraft 2012: Top Prospects, Draft Order, TV Schedule and More

The 2012 MLS SuperDraft is just a couple days away with expansion Montreal Impact set to make the first overall selection. The draft is where teams can stock up on young talent in hopes of contending for a league title in the coming years. There will only be two rounds this season, which is reduced from the usual three. That means 38 picks will be made on Thursday. There's also a four-round supplemental draft scheduled for next week to help teams fill out their rosters. This season's first pick will follow in the footsteps of Omar Salgado, who was selected first by the Vancouver Whitecaps last year. The 18-year-old forward scored one goal in 14 appearances during his rookie campaign.  Where: Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. When: Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m. ET Watch: ESPN2 and ESPN3.com Draft Order  First Round 1. Montreal Impact 2. Vancouver Whitecaps 3. New England Revolution 4. Toronto FC 5. Chivas USA 6. San Jose Earthquakes 7. D.C. United 8. Portland Timbers 9. Chicago Fire 10. Columbus Crew 11. FC Dallas 12. Toronto FC (via New York Red Bulls) 13. Philadelphia Union 14. Colorado Rapids 15. Seattle Sounders FC 16. Sporting Kansas ...

David Beckham: Los Angeles Galaxy Remain Superstar’s Best Option

David Beckham helped the Los Angeles Galaxy win the MLS Cup and, since his contract was up, started being linked to a European return. Based on a report from Neil McLeman of Mirror Football, however, it looks like Becks will be staying stateside. PSG sporting director Leonardo, speaking in Doha this morning, said: "Yes, it is finished. It is a pity. David was very keen to come to Paris. "But the welfare of his family in Los Angeles, and his desire not to make big changes in his life weighed heavy on him." Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as the most likely potential suitor for Beckham and are obviously upset an agreement could be reached. Even though another chance to play in Europe would have been a proper send off of the veteran playmaker, staying with the Galaxy remains his best option. First and foremost, it is never easy to pick up everything when you have a young family. Beckham has never had any complaints about his stay in Los Angeles, and being able to maintain that stable, low-pressure environment is a nice luxury to have.It's something that wouldn't have been available with PSG because the diehard fans would have been much more ...