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"We have definitely helped our team in this year's drafts," said Revolution Head Coach Thomas Rongen. "[McLaughlin is] a quick and intelligent player."
The 1997 Ivy League Player of the Year and leading scorer, McLaughlin caught the eye of professional scouts and was chosen by the New England Revolution in the final round of the 1998 College Draft with the 36th overall pick.
As an attacking player, the competition McLaughlin will face will be especially fierce. The Revolution recently acquired standout El Salvadoran striker Raul Diaz Arce in a blockbuster trade which sent its most recognizable player--defender Alexi Lalas--southward to Metrostars.
The Revolution also possesses a wealth of young attacking talent, as it used three of its four college picks this year on offensive-minded players in an effort to improve on its league-low 40 goals last season. The first of those selections was Johnny Torres, this season's Hermann...
The Revolution, however, began training last month, and preparations are continuing in Florida for the March 29 opener against defending champions DC United.