2022 MASL COLLEGE DRAFT RESULTS

by Lindsay Mogle

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