Raphael Cox is an American soccer player and coach. Off the pitch, RCox is widely known for his ability to stroke his beard and chuckle.
Raphael Cox
The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC. Unlike previous years, the SuperDraft was not followed by the Supplemental Draft due to roster changes for the 2009 season decreasing the number of developmental spaces.
LA Galaxy selected Omar Gonzalez 3rd overall. The 2011 MLS Defender of the Year is as 4x MLS Best XI selection. Gonzalez has earned 52 caps with the U.S. national team and was selected to the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
D.C. United selected Chris Pontius 7th overall. In 2012, he was named an MLS All-Star and selected to the MLS Best XI.
The Kansas City Wizards selected Matt Besler 8th overall. The 4x MLS All-Star, is a 2x MLS Best XI selection and was named the 2012 MLS Defender of the Year. Besler has earned 47 caps with the U.S. national team and was named to the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
Toronto FC selected Stefan Frei 13th overall. The 2017 MLS All-Star is a 2x MLS Cup champion.
