When Fabian Herbers came to the United States a little over five years ago, getting a college degree was at the forefront of his mind. Soccer was just something he’d thought he’d do for fun.
But after three seasons as one of the most dominant college players in the country — he had 15 goals and 17 assists in his last season in Omaha — the Ahaus, Germany native was faced with a decision to drop out of school and sign a professional contract with Major League Soccer.
“In Germany you kind of view it you just go to the U.