UA sophomore Richie Laryea has given up his eligibility with the soccer program by signing with the 2016 Generation adidas class.
Laryea will now be eligible for the 2016 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 14.
“He showed this season he is one of the best players in the country,” UA coach Jared Embick said in a news release. “Playing in the MLS was always a goal he wanted to achieve and we are very happy we could help him achieve this dream. We want to thank him for all of his efforts in school and on the field to represent the University of Akron so well.