As we get psyched up for another weekend of MLS soccer, let’s check in on which young strikers are hot.
The young talent who’ve netted this season is spread across 11 teams so far. Seattle, Chicago, and San Jose each have three different young players who’ve scored, the Sounders getting 5 goals from their efforts.
Up and coming young strikers in the MLS – changes in clear view.
As of April 8, 2009
| Name | 2009 Goals | Age | MLS Year | MLS Team | POB |
| Under 22 | |||||
| Fredy Montero | 3 | 21 | 0 | Seattle | Columbia |
| Omar Gonzalez | 1 | 20 | 0 | Los Angeles | USA |
| Steve Zakuani | 1 | 20 | 0 | Seattle | Republic of Congo |
| Marco Pappa | 1 | 20 | 1 | Chicago | Guatemala |
| Kenny Mansally | 1 | 20 | 2 | New England | Gambia |
| Sainey Nyassi | 1 | 20 | 2 | New England | Gambia |
| Chris Pontius | 1 | 21 | 0 | DC | USA |
| Under 24 | |||||
| Robbie Findley | 3 | 23 | 2 | Salt Lake | USA |
| Patrick Nyarko | 1 | 23 | 1 | Chicago | Ghana |
| Brad Evans | 1 | 23 | 2 | Seattle | USA |
| Aaron Hohlbein | 1 | 23 | 2 | Kansas City | USA |
| Atiba Harris | 1 | 23 | 3 | Chivas | St. Kitts |
| Arturo Alvarez | 1 | 23 | 6 | San Jose | USA |
| Under 25 | |||||
| Kenny Cooper | 2 | 24 | 3 | Dallas | USA |
| Michael Kraus | 1 | 24 | 0 | Kansas City | USA |
| Cam Weaver | 1 | 24 | 0 | San Jose | USA |
| Andy Iro | 1 | 24 | 1 | Columbus | England |
| Ryan Johnson | 1 | 24 | 2 | San Jose | Jamaica |
| Jason Garey | 1 | 24 | 3 | Columbus | USA |
| Justin Mapp | 1 | 24 | 7 | Chicago | USA |
Which team has the next addition to this list? Some of the most promising young talent in the league may just be waiting for the right pass.
Who do you like?
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