Nathan Sturgis didn't start off 2006 looking like a possible target for teams from overseas. Though the Galaxy defender/midfielder had been projected to go as early as a top five pick in the SuperDraft, team after team passed him by, until Los Angeles gratefully snapped him up with the last first round choice, number 12.
Sturgis quietly impressed in the preseason, and started the first game of the season with the Galaxy. He moved along the backline
for the squad, covering at left back and at centerback.
New coach Frank Yallop saw Sturgis as something else, slotting him in as a defensive midfielder. Sturgis did well there, as his ball control and cool head under pressure emerged as winning attributes.
After the Generation Adidas tour to England, Sturgis was reportedly the player who impressed Chelsea observers the most. MLSnet has the story.
Given that Chelsea has a partnership relationship with the Galaxy, it's very likely that the Blues will continue to monitor the progress of Sturgis.
for the squad, covering at left back and at centerback.
New coach Frank Yallop saw Sturgis as something else, slotting him in as a defensive midfielder. Sturgis did well there, as his ball control and cool head under pressure emerged as winning attributes.
After the Generation Adidas tour to England, Sturgis was reportedly the player who impressed Chelsea observers the most. MLSnet has the story.
Given that Chelsea has a partnership relationship with the Galaxy, it's very likely that the Blues will continue to monitor the progress of Sturgis.
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