2022 MASL COLLEGE DRAFT RESULTS
The Major Arena Soccer League conducted the first ever MASL College Draft today via Zoom. All fourteen teams participated in the draft’s three rounds. Forty--two players selected overall with the first two picks being territorial and the third round selection was at-large.
The results are as follows:
Round One
1. Harrisburg – Ryan Becher – UMBC, son of Bill Becher, former USL head coach
2. Tacoma – Chris Lozano – Pacific Lutheran University, 2021 NWC Offensive Player of the Year, 2021 First Team ALL-NWC
3. Empire – Jeronimo Valdepenna – Cal State University of San Bernardino
4. Utica – Colin Biros – Syracuse University, 2022 National Champion
5. Milwaukee – Carter Abbott – University of Wisconsin
6. St Louis – Iwan Webster – St. Louis University and Maryville University
7. Dallas – Judson Burns – Southern Methodist University
8. Baltimore – Ben Stitz – Penn University, son of former All Star player Barry Stitz
9. Kansas City – John Klein III – SLU Billikans, son of former Comets and Steamer player John Klein
10. Chihuahua - Daniel Eduardo Guevara - Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
11. Florida – Skylar Funk – Southeastern University, coached in college by Clay Roberts
12. San Diego – Jessie Gonzalez – Mira Costa College
13. Monterrey - Tadeo Osvaldo Hernandez Silva - Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
14. Mesquite – Giancarlo Saldana – West Texas A&M University
Round Two
15. Harrisburg Heat - Alex Stevenson – Penn State
16. Tacoma – Craig Johnson – Pacific Lutheran University, NWC Champion, 2x First Team All NWC, First Team All Region
17. Empire – Nico Mancilla – University of Redlands
18. Utica City FC – Ethan Homler – Binghamton University
19. Milwaukee – Alex Salmeron – Marquette University
20. St. Louis – Erik Rajoy – Columbia College
21. Dallas – Takayoshi Wyatt – University of Tulsa
22. Baltimore – Quantrell Jones – UMBC
23. Kansas City – Arne Neufang – UMKC
24. Chihuahua – Alejandro Juarez – Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
25. Florida – Gabrielle Privitera – University of South Florida
26. San Diego – Joshua Villanueva – Cuyamaca College
27. Monterrey Flash – Andres Marcelo Carranza Somera - Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
28. Mesquite – Mitchell Cashion – Tulsa University
Round Three
29. Harrisburg – Kelan Swales – Loyola University
30. Tacoma – Zane Baumgardt – Cal State Dominguez Hills, NWAC All Star, Max Preps Player of the Year, TNT All Area Best XI
31. Empire – Izaac Zausch – Biola University, All American
32. Utica – Leroy Enzugusi – Drake University, 2021 MLS Super Draft Pick(Nashville SC)
33. Milwaukee – Anzurini Kimba – Wartburg College
34. St. Louis – Matheus Ferreira – Oklahoma Wesleyan University
35. Dallas – Roman Knox – Southern Methodist University, son of former Comets star Tommy Knox
36. Baltimore – Brandon Knapp – St. John’s University
37. Kansas City – Jakib Jones – Park University
38. Chihuahua – Rafael Hernandez – Universidad de Michoacan, 5 State Championships, 3 National University titles, gold medalist CONDDE 2019
39. Florida – Ninrod Picado – Rollins College
40. San Diego – Gael Ruiz – San Diego Christian College
41. Monterrey – Brayan Alexis Rios Lugo – Universidad Autonoma de Neuvo Lion
42. Mesquite – Brandon Martinez-Trelles – Midwestern State University