Article Courtesy of Akron Athletic Communications Department
BALTIMORE, Md. - Akron men's soccer sophomore Richie Laryea (Toronto, Ontario (Canada)) became the 11th Zip to have his name called during the first round of the MLS SuperDraft with his selection seventh overall in the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday, Jan. 14, by Orlando City Soccer Club.
"We are very happy for Richie to be selected by Orlando City at No. 7," Akron head coach Jared Embick commented. "It is a great place for him to start his professional career. It is a soccer crazy city and he fits that team very well.