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Taylor Taken by Rapids in MLS SuperDraft Third Round

1/16/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former University of Michigan men's soccer defender Kevin Taylor (Miami, Fla./Gulliver Prep) became the first player in the program's history to be drafted by a professional soccer team when he was nabbed with the 25th overall pick by the Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The draft was held today (Friday, Jan. 16) in conjunction with the 2004 National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Convention.

 

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Taylor, a 2003 All-Big Ten Conference first-team and NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region second-team selection, was the fifth pick of the third round and the third player selected by the Rapids. He ended his Michigan career as the all-time leading scorer among defenders with 31 points (12 goals and seven assists) in 70 career games in the Maize and Blue. As a senior in 2003 Taylor netted a career-high six goals, each of which came via the penalty kick.

Taylor is scheduled to begin a month-long training camp in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 26. The Colorado Rapids open up their 2004 season April 3.

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