Whitecaps take Akron forward David Egbo ninth overall in MLS SuperDraft
The Vancouver Whitecaps opted for offence in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, taking Akron forward David Egbo with the ninth overall pick.
The 22-year-old senior from Enugu, Nigeria, scored 21 goals and added 13 assists in three seasons with the Zips. In 2019, the six-foot-one 185-pounder led Akron in goals (7), assists (4), points (18), shots (49), while ranking second in shots on goal (19) en route to earning first-team all-Mid-American Conference honours.
Expansion Austin FC took Virginia Tech midfielder Daniel Pereira first overall.
The 20-year-old sophomore started all 26 games he played in for the Hokies with six goals and six assists. A native of Venezuela, Pereira was a teenager when his family came to the U.S. seeking asylum.