Matt Blouin and Allan Nekuda, the top two goal scorers for the KC Brass during the 2006 season, were selected in the 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) College Draft. Nekuda was selected in the second round by the Detroit Ignition. Blouin was drafted in the fourth round by the Orlando Sharks.

"Allan Nekuda and Matt Blouin are very dedicated players who always gave great effort at training, performed on the field and were role models for their younger Brass teammates," said KC Brass Coach Lincoln Roblee. 

During their time with the KC Brass, Blouin scored 7 goals and added 4 assists and Nekuda scored 6 goals and added 3 assists. Both Matt Blouin and Allan Nekuda also participated in the United Soccer Leagues Player Combine at Tampa, Florida in December, 2006. 

Allan Nekuda grew up in Liberty, Missouri and played his high school soccer at Liberty for Coach Tom Rottjakob. Nekuda played his youth club soccer for the KC Legends coached by Andy Barney and Gareth Hughes. He recently finished his senior season at William Jewell College coached by Chris Cissell. Nekuda played an integral role in the Cardinals’ 18-3-2 season that included a trip to the NAIA Final Four and an undefeated run in the HAAC Conference. Nekuda, William Jewell College's co-captain in 2006, was also recognized as a 2006 NSCAA/adidas NAIA First-Team All-America.

Matt Blouin grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and played his high school soccer at St. Thomas Aquinas for Coach Craig Ewing where he earned NSCAA/adidas High School All America in 2002. Blouin played his youth club soccer for the KC Legends coached by Gareth Hughes and KC Attack coached by Emilio John. Blouin finished his senior season at Marquette University this past fall. During his time with the Golden Eagles he was coached by Steve Adlard and Louis Bennet.

"Allan and Matt are two more examples of local players that the Kansas City soccer community can follow with tremendous pride," added KC Brass Coach Lincoln Roblee.

The Kansas City Brass plays in the Premeir Development League (PDL). The PDL is the United States' top amatuer men's league and is a member of the United Soccer Leagues (USL). In 2006 the KC Brass finished with a record of 8-4-4 and finished in third place in the Hearland Division. In the past six years the KC Brass has evolved into the choice destination for Kansas City's top amateur soccer players. In those six years 21 KC Brass players have been drafted or signed professionally in Europe, Major League Soccer, USL-1 or the Major Indoor Soccer League. Two former KC Brass players, Will John and Ryan Raybould, currently play for the Kansas City Wizards. In addition, Allan Nekuda has been invited to join the Wizards for their preseason training in Beunos Aires, Argentina. 

On May 15th the KC Brass will kickoff their 10th season when they host the Des Moines Menace at William Jewell College. For more information on the Kansas City Brass, the Premier Development League, or the United Soccer Leagues go to www.kc-brass.com or www.uslsoccer.com. For the complete 2007 MISL College Draft go to www.misl.net.

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