It was the moment of the 2022 MLS Draft, when Michigan State forward Farai Mutatu was selected by the LA Galaxy in the first round. What made it so special? The player’s parents, living in Zimbabwe and who he’s been unable to see in person since 2014, announced his selection on the virtual broadcast.
A moment Farai will never forget. u2764ufe0f@FaraiMutatu's family surprises him all the way from Zimbabwe after being selected by @LAGalaxy. pic.twitter.com/dvcA3EjKJo
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 11, 2022
Born in Zimbabwe but moving to Michigan as a young child, Mutatu effectively played for his hometown college at MSU and was a standout.