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	Nikolas Besagno at AllExperts
		Nikolas Besagno (born November 15, 1988 in Maple Valley, Washington) is an American soccer defensive midfielder, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
		At the age of 16, Besagno, who signed a Generation adidas contract with MLS, became the second youngest player in league history to be drafted, behind 2004's number one overall choice, 14-year-old Freddy Adu.
		Besagno, a graduate of the Bradenton Academy, has been a regular for the Under-17 United States national team, and has already moved up to the Under-20 squad.
	en.allexperts.com /e/n/ni/nikolas_besagno.htm (201 words)

	US Bazaar.com : Encyclopedia Pages : Nikolas Besagno
		Nikolas Besagno (born November 15, 1988 in Maple Valley, Washington) is an American soccer defensive midfielder, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
		At the age of 16, Besagno, who signed a Generation adidas contract with MLS, became the second youngest player in league history to be drafted, behind 2004's number one overall choice, 14-year-old Freddy Adu.
		Besagno, a graduate of the Bradenton Academy, has been a regular for the Under-17 United States national team, and has already moved up to the Under-20 squad.
	encyclopedia.us-bazaar.com /?title=Nikolas_Besagno (203 words)

	deseretnews.com \| 17-year-old Nikolas Besagno making big impact on field for Real Salt Lake
		Besagno quickly warmed up on his own for 10 minutes, and once he finally did join his teammates on the field, he was immediately heckled.
		Just 10 days ago, Besagno was fourth on RSL's central defender depth chart, and it was looking less and less like he would make any significant contribution in his second year as a pro.
		Even though Besagno is still very raw and has much to learn, he's quickly outgrowing the 6-foot height listed on the team's Web site, and he's proving why he was one of the best players at the under-17 residency program prior to going pro.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,640199103,00.html (846 words)

	The Seattle Times: High School Sports: Parade names Besagno Player of Year in soccer
		Something big was on Nikolas Besagno's mind yesterday, and it wasn't just being named Parade's 2005 Player of the Year for boys soccer yesterday.
		Besagno is happy about the Parade honor, which will officially be announced in Sunday's editions of the magazine.
		Besagno, a 6-foot, 175-pound midfielder, is one of two players from the state to be named a Parade All-American.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/highschoolsports/2002277485_parade17.html (371 words)

	Besagno comes of age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Besagno’s first game with the team was at the prestigious Ballymena Tournament in Northern Ireland where he came on at halftime of a 1-0 win over Belgium.
		Ellinger watched Besagno at the recent MLS Combine at the Home Depot Center where he played against those as old as 22 and 23 years old, and the youngster’s performance confirmed the coach’s instincts to select him with the top pick.
		Still, as a 16-year-old, Besagno was humbled by his first introduction to the media and the bright lights of the cameras at the Draft.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /players/461300.html (834 words)

	Soccer365 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Besagno joined the residency program in April when Ellinger was in charge and made 10 starts in 11 international appearances, seeing time in 20 matches overall for the U-17s in 2004.
		Besagno, who turned 16 in November, also got a shot with the Under-20 national team in 2004, playing 89 minutes in a 2-1 win over Mexico six days after his 16th birthday.
		Though not every MLS coach was sold on Besagno's performance at the adidas MLS Player Combine earlier in the week, Ellinger had a pre-existing relationship with Besagno and knowledge of the Washington state native's ability.
	www.soccer365.com /US_NEWS/MLS/page_95_89298.shtml (492 words)

	MLS Draft: Combine MVP making Draft plans - soccer24-7.com Forums
		Besagno, who turned 16 in mid-November, played for Ellinger with the U.S. under-17 national team starting last April, and he quickly became a pivotal player for the U.S. as a holding midfielder.
		Besagno said play at the Combine was faster and more physical than he's used to, and that it "was difficult at first" to adapt.
		Besagno is one of two current U-17 players available in the draft.
	www.soccer24-7.com /forum/showthread.php?t=60421 (1341 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Real Salt Lake's No. 1 pick makes appearance in Utah
		Besagno, who is a defensive midfielder, was an important fixture on the U.S. Under-17 National Team during 2004.
		There was some concern about Besagno's performance at the Adidas MLS Player Combine, but Pastorino noted that RSL's top pick was competing against players who were several years older and that Besagno still held his own.
		Besagno added that he was excited to play for Ellinger again.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600105067,00.html (540 words)

	Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Moor was a leader of the Indiana University squad that captured the 2004 NCAA College Cup, while Guzan is one of the top young goalkeepers in the nation.
		Besagno and Kirk are the attacking stars of the current Under-17 National Team while Pore is one of three finalists for the Hermann Trophy, recognizing the top collegiate soccer player in the country.
		Jimenez, a veteran of the U.S. Under-17 program, is recognized as one of the country's elite midfielders and recently concluded his first college season at the University of South Florida.
	www.coloradorapids.com /News/newsdetails.asp?ID=913 (745 words)

	Real Salt Lake: Roster: Player Bio
		From Maple Valley, Wash., Nikolas Besagno describes the moment he was drafted into Major League Soccer at age 16 as a dream come true.
		Besagno was acquired by Real Salt Lake in the First Round (first overall) of the 2005 MLS SuperDraft.
		Besagno held on to a starting position for the rest of the season, ending the season with one goal and two assists in 20 games and started in ten of the eleven international games he played in.
	real.saltlake.mlsnet.com /players/bio.jsp?team=t121&player=besagno_n&playerId=bes059326&statType=current (632 words)

	RSL Picks Up Defender :: PaddockTalk :: Two drivers, Two cars... Drop the flag...It's all good!
		Besagno, the older brother of current RSL DF Nikolas Besagno, will wear jersey #14 and is set to join the team for training on Friday.
		Besagno will be placed on the developmental roster for the remainder of the season and is expected to be available for the reserve game on Sunday when the RSL Reserves battle the FC Dallas Reserves at Quinn's Junction in Park City.
		Besagno was a four year letterman at Seattle University, including playing a key role on the team that won the 2004 national championship.
	www.paddocktalk.com /news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=41386&newlang=&topic=34&catid=58 (1251 words)

	Real Salt Lake Forums - Besgano and U-17's v. Costa Rica [R] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I asked about this in the Nik Besagno thread too, but this can be a whole team type thing, they're being beat in Brazil for the most part.
		Kennedy HS: Besagno was a South County Journal all-area selection and defensive MVP for Kennedy Prep...helped the Lancers win the 2000 class 3A state title...also won back-to-back state titles with his club team, the Federal Way Storm, in 1999 and 2000.
		Soccer is definately a family thing in the Besagno home.
	www.realsaltlake.org /forums/showthread.php?t=813 (548 words)

	Sports 4 - Real Salt Lake Makes Besagno Top Overall Pick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Besagno became the second-youngest pick in the league's 10-year history.
		Besagno is a member of the U.S. Under-20 and Under-17 national teams.
		Ellinger was impressed when Besagno played in 11 matches last year and recorded one goal and two assists.
	www.abcnews4.com /news/stories/0105/200542.html (524 words)

	Nik Besagno and Tim Merritt Drafted by MLS
		Besagno's impressive skills as a defensive midfielder will undoubtedly strengthen an already great lineup and help build this young program.
		Here at home, Besagno is a member of the Washington State Youth Soccer Association's Tacoma Pierce County Junior Soccer Association (T.P.C.J.S.A) and plays for the FC United U17 team.
		Besagno won't be the only Washington State player to go pro as Tim Merritt was also selected in the MLS Superdraft by DC United.
	seattlepitch.tripod.com /news/2005jan14mlsdraft.html (488 words)

	SR.com: Briefly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Nikolas Besagno could only think of one word to describe his feelings when expansion team Real Salt Lake made him the top pick in the Major League Soccer draft Friday in Baltimore.
		Besagno played 20 games with the Under-17 U.S. men's national team and will be reunited at Real Salt Lake with former Under-17 men's coach Steve Ellinger.
		Adu and Jacob Peterson scored goals to give the United States a 2-0 victory over Panama in the second game of a CONCACAF under-20 qualifying doubleheader for the world youth championship.
	www.spokesmanreview.com /tools/story_pf.asp?ID=48684 (727 words)

	WireImage: Listings
		Nikolas Besagno #20 of Real Salt Lake fights to control the ball FC Dallas on Saturday, June...
		Nikolas Besagno #20 of Real Salt Lake looks to pass the ball against FC Dallas on Saturday,...
		Nikolas Besagno #20 of Real Salt Lake shoots a header against FC Dallas on Saturday, June 4,...
	www.wireimage.com /GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS=2=117=657=120179&qckv=y&nbc1=1 (1253 words)

	News 8 :: KFMB Stations, San Diego, California
		Thompson beat defender Nikolas Besagno down the right side and forced goalkeeper Scott Garlick to come out of his net.
		Besagno entered the game at the end of the first half as a substitute for defender Nelson Akwari, who was escorted off the field after a collision with Garlick.
		The 17-year-old Besagno made just his second appearance of the season.
	www.kfmb.com /printable/?id=57428 (193 words)

	Soccer Place :: View topic - Besagno (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Besagno was named to the 20 player US u17 World Championship team.
		He was older than Besagno, and if that is your guage............
		He and many others (myself included) thought RSL was foolish to take Besagno first, but only because RSL passed up on Danny O'Rourke, who is currently a bench warmer on the hot Quakes roster.
	soccerplace.net /t202530p1-besagno.htm (1129 words)

	United Soccer Leagues (USL)
		One of Real Salt Lake’s up-and-coming stars is midfielder Nikolas Besagno, the number one overall selection in the 2005 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
		Besagno is slated to play in the Spokane match.
		Hailing from Maple Valley, Wash., Besagno is also a member of the under-17 U.S. national team and has already started in 10 international matches.
	pdl.uslsoccer.com /home/100219.html (467 words)

	Wake Forest Grad John Hackworth Leads U.S. Under-17 To 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship :: Former Demon Deacon student ...
		The U.S. is the eighth team to book their spot in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, which will take place in Peru from September 16-October 2.
		The game began to settle into a rhythm and it was apparent that the most important match-up on the field was going to be between the two tallest players.
		Besagno had his most complete game of the tournament, winning the ball with crunching tackles and helping to dictate the pace.
	www.cstv.com /sports/m-soccer/stories/042005aab.html (1299 words)

	Sports Features Communications - Press Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Nikolas Besagno provided the U.S. with an early lead in the 11th minute when he buried a misplayed ball by Costa Rica goalkeeper Alfonso Quesada.
		Costa Rica’s most dangerous attempt came in the final minute of the half when Julio Garcia got past Hall on the right elbow of the penalty area and ripped a drive that went a few feet over the crossbar.
		The beginning of the second half was defined by tough tackles by the U.S., especially by Besagno and Ryan Soroka.
	www.sportsfeatures.com /PressPoint/show.php?id=21364 (2209 words)

	2005 MLS SuperDraft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Expansion club Real Salt Lake had the first pick as the result of a coin toss (fellow newcomers C.D. Chivas USA got to go first in the expansion draft).
		RSL drafted Under-17 midfielder Nikolas Besagno with the first selection.
		A collective bargaining agreement with the MLS Players' Union dictated that the draft be reduced from six to four rounds, although a Supplemental Draft was held to equip newly-formed reserve teams and compensate for expansion.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2005_MLS_SuperDraft (137 words)

	Dixie Sun Online Edition - Dixie State College of Utah
		RSL had the first pick in the MLS draft in January and its pick for youth, a 16-year-old named Nikolas Besagno, was the first overall pick.
		Besagno is the second-youngest draft in league history, surpassed only by last year's top pick, then 14-year-old phenom Freddy Adu.
		Besagno will not be playing much this year because he’s in school, and he is still involved with the under-17s soccer player’s league.
	sun.dixie.edu /index.php?pg=story&storyid=1187 (520 words)

	Drum Corps International (DCI) -- Marching Music's Major League - 95
		He also will be making a run to win the Heisman trophy, awarded to college football's best athlete, for a second time.
		Nikolas Besagno was just drafted by Real Salt Lake, a Major League Soccer team.
		The list could go on and on to list the numerous athletes who leave college for professional sports or don’t even start college before becoming a professional.
	www.dci.org /news/news.cfm?news_id=24a02713-c187-4241-8dea-b70c963af72f (955 words)

	ReAL Salt Lake picks 16-year-old midfielder as first choice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Official Statistician of Major League Soccer, Besagno becomes the eighth player in League history drafted at age 16 or younger, with Adu the youngest ever.
		In November 2004, Besagno was invited to the Under-20 camp and played 89 minutes, helping the U.S. to a 2-1 victory over Mexico just six days after celebrating his 16th birthday.
		Besagno will be joined by Real Salt Lake players and executives at the grand opening of Zions Bank’ newest “Su Banco,” located at 1635 S. Redwood Road in West Valley City.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/usa_soccer/mls/460898.html (594 words)

	Ice dance pair earns perfect marks \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		Skating to "Samson and Delilah," Orscher and Lucash attacked every single element in their effort to win their first title.
		BALTIMORE - Nikolas Besagno was the top selection in the Major League Soccer draft Friday.
		Besagno, a 16-year-old midfielder, is the second-youngest player to be drafted No. 1.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/57037 (477 words)

	U-17 National Team Events
		The move paid dividends as Besagno’s physical presence was apparent as he, along with the Ofori Sarkodie, Kevin Alston and Wagner, won head balls and frustrated Italy’s towering forwards throughout the match.
		In the 66th minute, Besagno was substituted after twisting his ankle and is listed as day-to-day.
		Besagno, Nikolas M/F 6’1” 175 11/15/88 Maple Valley, Wash. FC United
	www.southernsoccerscene.com /u17national.htm (15384 words)

	Real Salt Lake: News: 01/14/2005
		Real selected U.S. U-17 midfielder Nikolas Besagno with the top pick in this year's draft and added three additional players as the team continues building a squad from scratch.
		Besagno, who at age 16 is the second youngest player ever drafted by an MLS team (behind Freddy Adu last year), will eventually find himself as the cornerstone of this franchise.
		Besagno (pronounced buh - SAW - no) was under Ellinger's tutelage when the coach headed up the U-17 national team program.
	real.saltlake.mlsnet.com /MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20050114&content_id=21179&vkey=news_slr&fext=.jsp&team=slr (446 words)

	Sounders match tonight has fraternal feel
		Try as he might, Nikolas Besagno does not live the life of a typical 16-year-old.
		Since then, Besagno has traveled all over the world with the U.S. U-17 National Team and was picked first in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the expansion Real Salt Lake franchise in January.
		Tonight, Besagno's soccer journey comes full circle when he returns home to play with Real Salt Lake in a friendly match against the Sounders at Qwest Field.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /othersports/223688_sounders11.html (755 words)

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