Results of the 2001 Superdraftand MPSF Mountain Division All-Federation Team … Finished his freshman year ranked sixth in the nation (second among freshmen) and second in the MPSF in goals-against average ... His freshman season also featured a school record seven consecutive shutouts from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 and a school record for consecutive shutout minutes (763 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 19) ... Did not see action as a true-freshman in 1996. The Burns' 55th pick went to midfielder, Gary DePalma. DePalma provided a strong surge off the bench in his play for the A-League, exhibiting clutch play in pressure situations. . . Netted three goals and seven assists, despite only playing 807 minutes in 24 games. . . First goal of the season was a game-winning goal eight minutes into overtime against Hampton Roads. . . Notched first assist to Justin Evans for another game-winning goal in overtime against Lehigh Valley. . . Scored third goal of the game against Atlanta with only moments left, awarding the Hounds™ an extra bonus point and assuring their presence in the playoffs. . . Delivered the assist to Michael Apple for the game-winning goal in the 1-0 playoff win against Rochester. . . Top Ten finisher in the 2000 NPSL Rookie of the Year voting while with the Detroit Rockers. With the 7th pick in the 6th round Dallas chose midfielder, Miguel Saavedra. Saavedra has appeared in four games and started two for the U.S. U-18 National in 2000, all as a part of the United States Amateur Soccer Festival in Rhode Island ... Made his first appearance on Aug. 1, when he entered as a substitute and scored the U-18's lone goal in a 1-1 draw against USASA - Midwest … The U-18's went 1-0-3 in his appearances, on their way to a 10-5-4 record for the year … Tentatively set to join the U-18's for a training camp in Florida from February 4-11, 2001 … Selected to the Wisconsin Olympic Development Program at the U-15, U-14, and U-13 levels. Saavedra played club soccer as a member of Milwaukee's Mequon United F.C. … In addition to playing with the club's U-18 squad, Saavedra also joined Mequon United's top amateur team, which traditionally consists of players 18 years of age and older, bypassing the majority of his final year of high school eligibility … Captured the Wisconsin State Cup as a member of Mequon United's U-14's. Dallas' final pick was
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