Jan. 19, 2003

KANSAS CITY, MO-Three Clemson soccer players were selected in the MLS Super Draft held at Kansas City, MO.

Clemson goalkeeper Doug Warren was the 14th pick by D.C. United. Defender Ricky Lewis was the 20th pick overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy. Striker Dimelon Westfield was the 22nd selection and went to the New England Revolution.

Warren was a member of the U-23 national team and a NSCAA All-American this past season. Lewis came out after his junior season as he had four goals and six assists. Westfield was also an NSCAA All-American and led the Tigers in scoring with 20 goals and five assists in his senior season.

History of Clemson Players Taken in the MLS Draft 1996
Round 2, 2nd Pick (12th Overall) Miles Joseph New York/New Jersey
4th Pick (14th Overall) Imad Baba New England

1997
Round 1, 10th Pick Danny Care DC United

1998
Round 1, 10th Pick Matt Jordan Dallas

1999
Round 2, 2nd Pick (14th Overall) John Wilson Kansas City
3rd Pick (15th Overall) Wojtek Krakowiak San Jose
6th Pick (18th Overall) Jeff Bilyk Columbus

2000
Round 1, 9th Pick John Wilson Kansas City
10th Pick Alan Woods Colorado

2001
Round 1 3rd Pick Mark Lisi DC United
Round 4 12th Pick (48th Overall) Pablo Webster Kansas City
Round 6 9th Pick (69th Overall) Mike Potempa Los Angeles

2002
Round 2 9th Pick (21st Overall) Ian Fuller New England

2003
Round 2 2nd pick (14th Overall) Doug Warren DC United
10th pick (20th Overall) Ricky Lewis Los Angeles
Round 3 2nd pick (22nd Overall) Dimelon Westfield New England