Maxwell goes 15th overall to New England Revolution
Bradenton, FL – The IMG Soccer Academy had a strong showing in the annual MLS SuperDraft having three former players selected to respective MLS clubs. Ryan Maxwell (New England), Jordan Seabrook (Colorado Rapids) and Richard Jata (Chicago Fire) were selected in the four-round, 60-player event.
Ryan Maxwell of the Bradenton Academics, in Premier Development League (PDL) of the USL, and University of Tampa standout was chosen in the first round with the fifteenth overall pick in the draft. Maxwell was named first-team all-Sunshine State Conference and NSCAA all-South Region last season. In three seasons at UT, he played 55 matches, scoring 16 goals and 13 assists. “I am very excited for Ryan to showcase his talent at the next level.” said IMG Soccer Academy Director Tom Durkin. “He is an extremely gifted player and I am confident he will make an impact at the next level.”
Jordan Seabrook, another former Bradenton Academic standout player was taken by the Colorado Rapids with the 51st overall pick in the draft. Seabrook attended the University of South Florida where he led the team with six goals and six assists this past season. Seabrook started all 23 games and we named to the All-Northeast Region Second Team and All-BIG EAST Third Team. “We are happy for him and wish him all the best,” says Durkin. ”Jordan is extremely hard-working, has very good pace and creates quality chances for many teammates around the goal.”
