[MLS ROOKIES WATCH] This was supposed to be one of the best rookie classes in recent history, and they certainly lived up to it. The best of the lot may be D.C.United’s Nick DeLeon, son of former NASL star Leroy DeLeon, with two goals and an assist in his last two games. Tworookies, New York goalie Ryan Meara and Columbus midfielder Kirk Urso, have played every minute for their team, and sixother rookies played at least half the time.
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