Bowling Green State University men's soccer star Joey Akpunonu has become the first MLS SuperDraft first-round pick in school history. On Wednesday evening (Dec. 21), Akpunonu was selected by FC Cincinnati with the 22nd overall pick.
Akpunonu, who recently completed his junior season with the Falcons, is the first underclassman ever to be chosen in the MLS draft.
"Joey is one of the hardest-working, most humble and talented young men that I've ever had the pleasure to work with," said BGSU head coach Eric Nichols. "This really means a lot for both Joey and the program.