The 2014 Men’s Collegiate season concluded in dramatic fashion on Sunday, with Virginia defeating UCLA on penalties to capture the College Cup.

The Cavaliers were lambasted by some for playing “anti-football,” the sort of style employed with ridiculous effectiveness by the likes of Chelsea's Jose Mourinho at times.

Virginia went on to beat the Bruins 4-2 on penalties in a game that featured zero goals from open play. It’s the seventh time Virginia won the national title. A number of players from both teams will be available for selection when MLS convenes for the SuperDraft in Philadelphia.

Toronto FC will be busy in Philly. Currently the Reds possess picks six, nine and 11.

We spoke with Top Drawer Soccer’s Travis Clark about the 2014 NCAA season. You can follow Travis on Twitter and read his work on Top Drawer’s website.

Devang Desai: Both programs, UCLA and Virginia, have a history of churning out MLS players. Guys like Chris Tierney, Nick Rimando and Kelyn Rowe starred for their respective programs before making the jump. Which seniors from Sunday’s final have the highest pro ceiling?

Travis Clark: Two seniors from Sunday's final are included in the initial MLS Combine invite list: Leo Stolz and Eric Bird. It's hard to know which one has the higher ceiling because while they are somewhat similar players, their background and pedigree is vastly different, Stolz coming from the youth ranks in Germany to playing college soccer in the United States, while Bird from U.S. club soccer in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Stolz's background gives him a higher ceiling in the pro ranks, although Bird shouldn't be discounted because he'll put in the work and has good talent.

DD: Toronto FC academy graduate Jay Chapman had an excellent 2014, but he was just one cog in a dynamic midfield. His teammate, Fatai Alashe, was invited to the Combine in January. How does Alashe’s game project in the pro ranks?

TC: Alashe was the glue in the Spartans midfield. Playing a more holding/defensive role, he protected the team's back four, which had a good campaign as well, so players like Chapman and senior forward Adam Montague could propel the offense forward. He'll need to show that he can handle the speed of the game in the middle of the park at the next level, though he could also project as an outside back as well depending on a team's need.

DD: Is there a consensus number one prospect heading into the combine?

TC: At the moment, no. The best prospect is likely to be dictated by which underclassmen sign Generation adidas. If Cyle Larin, Josh Yaro, Abu Danladi or Cristian Roldan signed a deal, one of those four would have a good shout at being the No. 1 prospect available.

DD: As far as unheralded upperclassmen go, which senior did the best job of improving his draft stock in 2014?

TC: North Carolina's Andy Craven had a tremendous senior year that had to have helped his draft stock. On his way to scoring 15 goals, helping North Carolina to the precipice of the College Cup and becoming a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, Craven showed a blend of speed and creativity that college observers had to notice.

DD: Though Sunday's final was thought to be underwhelming by some, 2014 delivered some standout collegiate soccer. What are some of your standout memories from the past season?

TC: One of the most interesting developments in the 2014 season was Stanford forward Jordan Morris making his full debut for the U.S. Men's National Team. Morris, a Seattle native and clearly a talented player, was the first college player to get called into the national team in at least a decade.

The College Cup field was a blend of two powerhouse programs in Virginia and UCLA along with two upstart programs in UMBC and Providence, both who had never reached that stage of the tournament before.

Other intriguing storylines included the continued influence of foreign players in the college ranks, along with the constant debate on what remains the best path to professional soccer in North America.

The 2015 MLS SuperDraft will take place on January 15, 2015 in Philadelphia.