Every player’s pathway is different. While college soccer is no longer the preferred route for the top young American prospects, some very talented players have come through the NCAA system in the last couple of years, including several important players for the Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars. Let’s take a look at ten players from the Chicago area who are heading into college soccer this upcoming season, and who could one day be the next Mauricio Pineda, Chris Mueller, or Vanessa DiBernardo.
Luka Bezerra - Indiana
Luka Bezerra is the brother of Victor Bezerra, who recently signed a homegrown deal with the Chicago Fire after playing at Indiana.