Nason picked in MLS SuperDraft

Former Tech midfielder Ben Nason was the eighth pick in the fourth round (50th overall) of Friday's Major League Soccer SuperDraft.

The Stafford, Va., native was selected by FC Dallas, who earned a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 13-12-5 record. FC Dallas begins its season on Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m., against Chivas USA.

In addition to serving as a co-captain of Tech's first-ever College Cup team this season, Nason appeared in a school-record 85 matches and ranks second in Tech history with 28 assists to go along with 19 career goals. Nason joins Chase Harrison and Patrick Nyarko as the only Tech players taken in MLS drafts. 

For a complete review of this year's draft, visit http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2008/.