Butler's Vincent Mitchell has been selected by the Chicago Fire with the first pick of the fourth round (#62 overall) in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Mitchell is the third Butler player drafted in the past two years.
"The Butler Soccer Family is absolutely thrilled that Vinny has been drafted by the Chicago Fire," said Butler coach Paul Snape. "He has overcome many difficult obstacles to get where he is today, but yet his passion for the game remains incredibly strong. We've seen a tremendous amount of growth, maturity and leadership from Vinny these past several years, and we believe that he can make a significant impact at the next level.