A four-year starter and captain at the University of Washington, many advance mock drafts had Dylan Tucker-Gangnes going in the first round. MLSsoccer.com's Jason Saghini went so far as to claim that the defender was "one of the top center backs on the board."
He brings a deft touch on the ball both in distribution and through freekicks plus has a nose for goal--he scored eight goals as a centerback during the 2012 Huskies season. Check out the curling free kick from about 30 yards out:
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Highlights: Dylan Tucker-Gangnes
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Inspired by the past, made for today
A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive. Available for a limited time online and in-stadium.
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1:11The Matchup | Timbers with big game against Austin
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Timbers fundraise for Oregon Humane Society with ticket promotion for April 19 LAFC match
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Sunday Night Soccer in PDX and three points over Houston
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Night in Photos | Timbers down Dynamo FC at Providence Park
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Timbers' Antony named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 6
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"My focus is to have good games and help the team" | Timbers leading goalscorer Antony after PORvHOU
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"There's a resemblence of a new type of energy amongst the group" | Coach Neville following PORvHOU
