Back to the Akron Zips Newsfeed

Lewis Selected No. 3 Overall by New York City FC in MLS SuperDraft

2017 MLS SUPERDRAFT TRACKER | NYCFC VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS | PHOTO GALLERY | JONATHAN LEWIS THOUGHTS ON BEING DRAFTED (COURTESY MLS)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Akron men's soccer freshman Jonathan Lewis (Plantation, Fla.) became the 12th Zip to have his name called during the first round of the MLS SuperDraft with his selection No. 3 overall on Friday, Jan. 13, by New York City FC.

"Jonathan is a tremendous player and person," Akron head coach Jared Embick commented. "We are extremely proud of what he has accomplished in his short time at Akron.