FRISCO, Texas (Dec. 22, 2022) - The 2023 MLS SuperDraft concluded on Wednesday night after three rounds of selections, now turning the attention towards February’s fast-approaching opening-weekend.

Los Angeles FC, the reigning MLS Cup champions, will enter the season hoping to repeat, but multiple title challengers bolstered their rosters on draft night. Ilijah Paul (Real Salt Lake) and Ben Stitz (D.C. United), two former US Youth Soccer National Champions, will use their championship pedigree to carve out a role during their first year in Major League Soccer.

In total, 30 US Youth Soccer alumni heard their names called on December 21 and will now look to make their mark in the professional ranks.

• 1^st Pick (Charlotte FC) - Duncan McGuire^~
• 7^th Pick (Real Salt Lake) - Ilijah Paul^*
• 9^th Pick (St. Louis City SC) - Owen O’Malley~
• 10^th Pick (San Jose Earthquakes) - Daniel Munie^
• 12^th Pick (Charlotte FC) - Patrick Agyemang^
• 18^th Pick (Inter Miami CF) - Cole Jensen^~
• 19^th Pick (Minnesota United) - Ryen Jiba*^~`
• 21^st Pick (New York Red Bulls) - Elian Haddock*^~
• 24^th Pick (FC Dallas) - Herbert Endeley*^
• 30^th Pick (St. Louis City SC) - John Klein^~
• 31^st Pick (D.C. United) - Ben Stitz^~
• 33^rd Pick (San Jose Earthquakes) - Liam Butts*^~
• 34^th Pick (Houston Dynamo FC) - Isaiah Reid
• 37^th Pick (Sporting Kansas City) - Christopher Rindov^~
• 40^th Pick (Charlotte FC) - Nick Scardina*
• 43^rd Pick (Columbus Crew) - Clay Holstad*
• 51^st Pick (FC Cincinnati) - Hunter Morse^~
• 52^nd Pick (LA Galaxy) - Russell Shealy^
• 53^rd Pick (FC Dallas) - Ryan Wittenbrink^~
• 54^th Pick (CF Montréal) - Milo Garvanian*^
• 59^th Pick (Seattle Sounders FC) - Blake Bowen^~
• 61^st Pick (Toronto FC) - Charlie Sharp^
• 63^rd Pick (Houston Dynamo FC) - Frantz Pierrot^
• 65^th Pick (Nashville SC) - Makel Rasheed^~
• 67^th Pick (Chicago Fire FC) - Billy Hency*~
• 69^th Pick (Charlotte FC) - Andrew Privett^~
• 73^rd Pick (Portland Timbers) - Jaden Jones-Riley*
• 75^th Pick (CF Montréal) - Ousman Jabang*^~
• 79^th Pick (New York Red Bulls) - Amos Shapiro-Thompson*
• 82^nd Pick (FC Dallas) - Kameron Lacey*

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

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