Age: 22
Position: Central Defender
Minutes Played: 1800 in MLS NEXT Pro, 11 in MLS
Key Stat: 84.4% completion on almost 1500 passes
What went right in 2022:
Samuel Owusu, a Homegrown center-back New York City FC signed at the beginning of 2022, was a consistent starter for NYCFC II in the inaugural season of MLS NEXT Pro. He played in 20 of the 24 regular season games, completing the full 90 in every match and contributing one goal and two assists along with five clean sheets over the course of the season.