Major League Soccer today announced the 44 invitees for the adidas MLS College Showcase, which will take place from Dec. 9-12 in Raleigh, N.C. in conjunction with the 2022 NCAA Men’s College Cup. The four-day event will give technical staffs from every MLS club an opportunity to scout these top collegiate prospects in the nation, including players with remaining NCAA eligibility. Please note that the list of attendees is subject to change prior to the event.
Sporting Kansas City currently holds the number eight pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. The club as well as the other 28 MLS teams will make their SuperDraft selections on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
The 2022 adidas MLS College Showcase is a closed-door scouting event officially sanctioned by the NCAA. Technical staffs from MLS clubs will also attend the remaining College Cup matches in Cary, N.C. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 12. The eligible player list for the 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas will be announced at a later date following the 2022 adidas MLS College Showcase.
Name | Position | College | Scholastic Year |
Stephen Afrifa | F | Florida International University | Sr. |
Patrick Agyemang | F | University of Rhode Island | Sr. |
Knut Ahlander | CM | Southern Methodist University | R-Sr. |
Joseph Akpunonu | CB | Bowling Green State University | Jr. |
Gabriel Alves | LB | Marshall University | Sr. |
Kemy Amiche | AM | Campbell University | Soph. |
Clarence Awoudor | W | Oregon State University | Fr. |
Matthew Bell | F | Marshall University | Fr. |
Eythor Bjorgolffson | F | University of Kentucky | Sr. |
Joshua Bolma | W | University of Maryland | R-Soph. |
Moise Bombito | CB | University of New Hampshire | Jr. |
Yannick Bright | DM | University of New Hampshire | Jr. |
Noel Caliskan | DM | Loyola Marymount University | Sr. |
Dyson Clapier | W | University of Akron | Soph. |
Hamady Diop | CB | Clemson University | Jr. |
Lucca Dourado | F | University of Central Florida | Jr. |
Mariano Fazio | CB | University of Tulsa | Sr. |
CJ Fodrey | MF | San Diego State University | Fr. |
Sam Fowler | GK | University of Washington | Sr. |
Joran Gerbet | DM | Oregon State University | Soph. |
Cole Jensen | GK | Xavier University | R-Jr. |
Shaun Joash | W | Grand Canyon University | Sr. |
Malcolm Johnston | CM | University of Maryland | Sr. |
John Klein | AM | Saint Louis University | Sr. |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi | DM/RB | University of Washington | Jr. |
Alex Meinhard | W | University of Tulsa | Sr. |
Moses Mensah | LB | Campbell University | Sr. |
Matthew Myers | F | Rutgers University | Sr. |
JC Ngando | CM | University of North Carolina Greensboro | Soph. |
Babacar Niang | AM | Wake Forest University | Soph. |
Isaiah Reid | LB | Clemson University | Sr. |
Nicholas Richardson | RB | University of Maryland | R-Sr. |
Christopher Rindov | CB | University of Maryland | Sr. |
Aidan Rocha | RB/CM | Georgetown University | Sr. |
Braudilio Rodrigues | W | Franklin Pierce University | Soph. |
Anderson Rosa | LB | University of Central Florida | Soph. |
Oliver Semmle | GK | Marshall University | Sr. |
Christian Soto | CM | University of Washington | Sr. |
Joao Souza | CB | Boston College | Sr. |
Ousmane Sylla | AM | Clemson University | Jr. |
Holden Trent | GK | High Point University | Sr. |
Andreas Ueland | CB | University of Virginia | Sr. |
Gino Vivi | W | University of Central Florida | Sr. |
Daniel Wu | CB | Georgetown University | Sr. |
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