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Egbo Selected Ninth Overall in 2021 MLS Super Draft

Story Courtesy of Akron Sports Information

AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron men's soccer senior David Egbo (Enugu, Nigeria) culminated his stellar Zips' career with his selection ninth overall in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Egbo becomes the 14th Zip to have their name called during the first round of the MLS SuperDraft, including a league record five selections in the first eight picks in 2011 following the Zips' national championship season. Additionally, he is the 28th Zip to be drafted during the MLS SuperDraft overall with his selection.