MLS SuperDraft Update

The MLS SuperDraft is getting into its latter stages in Philadelphia and the Galaxy and Chivas USA are done.

Veteran-hunting Galaxy GM and Coach Bruce Arena stood pat after trading for Clint Mathis earlier today and picking up UCLA midfielder Michael Stephens, sending the 39th overall pick (received from D.C. United for goalkeeper Josh Wicks) to Real Salt Lake for a third round pick next year.

For earlier draft coverage from today on Mathis and Stephens click here.

Over at the Chivas USA draft table, the club picked up Maryland defender Kevin Tangney with the 35th overall pick as Coach Martin Vasquez seeks to rebuild the club's backline after some key departures.

Here's more from Maryland on Tangney:

Tangney, who was part of Team Jabulani at this year's combine, overcame tremendous odds to become a mainstay in the Maryland backline in 2009. After battling through a pair of significant knee injuries, the Newtown, Pa., product served as co-captain of this year's team and notched Maryland's game-winner against then-No. 2 North Carolina. He ended his senior campaign with three goals and one assist while leading the Maryland defense to nine shutouts. For his efforts, he was named NSCAA First Team All-Atlantic South Region as well as Second Team All-ACC. Tangney was a part of both the 2005 and the 2008 national championship squads.

The club added powerful Dayton midfielder Isaac Kissi with the 42nd overall pick and Akron midfielder Ben Zemanski with the 47th selection overall.

Midfielder Chris Ross of Colgate became Chivas USA's final pick, the 58th in the draft.

For more Chivas USA draft news from earlier today click here.

"We're very happy with (top draft pick) Blair Gavin, who is an excellent ball-winner, has great vision, and reads the game very well," said Chivas USA Coach Martín Vásquez. "Later in the draft, we were able to get some depth with a center back, another holding midfielder, an attacking midfielder and a forward. We got some players that we're excited about, and we'll give them the opportunity to come into preseason and show that they can play at this level and they can help us."

Also of note:

*UCLA playmaker Kyle Nakazawa of Palos Verdes Estates was selected 33rd by the Philadelphia Union.

*The Colorado Rapids took CSUN defender Chad Borak with the 40th pick. Said Borak:

"It was a nerve-wracking experience watching the draft take place. But it was worth it once I saw my my name and found out that I was chosen by Colorado. My dream to become a professional took place before my eyes today."

*UCLA U.S. youth international goalkeeper Brian Perk headed off to the Union when he was picked 49th.

*Midfielder Othaniel Yanez, a native of Moreno Valley who attended the University of Louisville, was selected 61st overall by the Columbus Crew.

Complete draft coverage is here.