Second Round: Reds Select Lovitz

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HOW ACQUIRED: Selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.


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WHAT COACHES SAY: "Great left foot to whip in service off the left wing ... Smooth and technical, can beat his man 1-v-1 to get service in ... Can deliver an accurate diagonal ball as well ... One of my favorite players in college this year. ... He's excellent. He runs, he's pacey, he's dynamic and can whip in left-footed crosses ... He's a left mid or left back in MLS ... Underrated ... He runs to the end line every time he gets it. Tries to beat people ... Right foot is also servicebable ... He's injured and expected to miss the combine with a meniscus but should be back in 4-6 weeks. He was playing at 80 percent this year ... He's got the character, balance, he can defend and attack and he's got a good engine ... Can do everything well but nothing exceptional. That's what makes him unique ...  Quick enough to beat you 1-v-1 ... Understands when to run inside and outside ... Played very few games in the conference this year and was still Player of the Year. ...  He's had a few games where he's been a little inconsistent but other moments he is a player who can change a game ... Very fast with the ball ... Not clever with what he does but gets you off balance quickly and keeps it simple the way he does it ... Electric. Smart player. Can tuck inside and shoot. Both feet pretty good. Pretty dynamic."


COLLEGE: Elon ... 2013: Southern Conference Player of the Year after leading the Phoenix to 3rd straight conference tournament title and an NCAA tournament berth ... Scored four goals and notched six assists ... 2012: Started all 22 matches ... 2011: Appeared in 22 matches, starting 17 (2 goals, 2 assists) ... 2010: Appeared in 18 matches, starting 17 as a freshman, tying for team lead with 6 assists


HIGH SCHOOL: Germantown Academy ... Led team to 2 Inter-Academic League titles in 2006 and 2009.


CLUB: Played PDL with the Carolina Dynamo ... Also played for Lower Merion Velez ... Helped Lower Merion Velez to state cup titles in 2004 and 2008 and a 3rd place finish at the 2009 National Championships.