The San Jose Earthquakes made a solid pick in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, selecting UCLA central midfielder Jackson Yueill at #6 overall. Just 19 year old, the Minnesota native came out of college early, signing a Generation Adidas contract with MLS following his sophomore year. And in an expanse hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center Friday afternoon, just minutes away from the Bruins’ campus, Yueill strode to podium as a professional soccer player.
“I’m super excited,” said Yueill. “Having been on the west coast the past few years, I love it here.