Back to the Michigan State Spartans Newsfeed

Michigan State Soccer: Spartans’ Farai Mutatu drafted in first round by the Los Angeles Galaxy

Michigan State Spartans men’s soccer player Farai Mutatu is the latest under head coach Damon Rensing to go pro and head to the MLS. Mutatu is headed to one of the biggest brands in the sport, the Los Angeles Galaxy.

After a breakout 2021 season at MSU, Mutatu was taken in the first round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft at 21st overall. The forward tallied seven goals, three assists and played in all 17 matches during the campaign. In 67 career appearances, Mutatu had 13 goals and eight assists.

During the broadcast, Mutatu’s parents announced the pick live via telecast from home in Zimbabwe.