Pretty cool that ND had three 1st round MLS superdraftees!
by Domerduck (2022-01-14 18:29:58)
Edited on 2022-01-14 18:53:56

Saw no discussion here on Tuesday's draft with all the EPL, LaLiga, and Bundesliga love. Jack Lynn was taken 18th overall by Orlando City SC followed by Mohammed Omar going 23rd to the Colorado Rapids, and Philip Quinton selected 25th overall by the Columbus Crew.

This was the most successful draft ever for our ND players. 4 other years we've had 3 players drafted (2016, 2011, 2010, and 2005) but no more than 1 in the 1st round any of those years. 2005 had been the previous most successful superdraft with 1 1st rounder and 2 second rounders and with less MLS teams back then they were 10th, 17th, and 24th overall, so somewhat similar. 2013 was the only time we ever had 2 1st rounders in the MLS Superdraft (9th and 11th overall) which was very successful as it was followed up by 2 more 1st rounders in the 2013 MLS supplemental draft.

This draft result plus making the 2021 College Cup should help us with recruiting. Congrats to these players and the ND coaches for preparing them.