Men's Soccer

#AEMSOC Standouts Nagy, Showunmi Selected in MLS Draft

A pair of America East men’s soccer standouts are heading to the next level. Vermont’s Alex Nagy and New Hampshire’s Tola Showunmi were selected in the MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday evening.

Nagy was selected in second round with the 41st overall selection by DC United while Showunmi was taken in the third round with the 88th pick by Atlanta United FC.

Showunmi was a 2021 Third Team All-American as well as the America East Striker of the Year after compiling 23 points, including 10 goals. He helped lead UNH to a 17-2-2 record and the third round of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats finished the season ranked #9 nationally.
Nagy led Vermont to the America East title. He was a first-team All-Conference selection for the second-straight year posting a 20 points, including a league-best 10 assists.

Nagy and Showunmi are the 14th and 15th #AEMSOC selections since 2015. The league has 20 all-time. America East is one of the most successful soccer conferences in the country having four teams reach the third round of the NCAA tournament since 2014.