Indiana University Athletics
Ahlinvi Chosen in the Third Round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft
1/13/2020 3:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana men's soccer midfielder Joris Ahlinvi was selected with the first pick of the third round, No. 53 overall, by Cincinnati FC in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
Ahlinvi became the 51st Hoosiers selected in the MLS Draft since the league's inception in 1996.
The Hoosiers have now produced seven draft picks in the last three MLS SuperDrafts. Jack Maher (Nashville SC) and Simon Waever (Toronto FC) were each selected on day one of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. Griffin Dorsey (Toronto FC), Rece Buckmaster (New York Red Bulls), and Francesco Moore (Portland Timbers) were all chosen in the 2019 Draft. Mason Toye (Minnesota United FC) was selected in 2018.
Indiana has also secured five Homegrown Player contracts since the 2018 season and saw Andrew Gutman sign a professional contract with Celtic F.C. in 2019. The 13 total professional contracts signed by Indiana players is the most in the NCAA during the three-year stretch, edging the 11 signed by Wake Forest players.
Ahlinvi, a transfer from Florida International, appeared in 10 games in his lone season with the Hoosiers. He scored two goals, both in Big Ten matchups. His first goal of the season came in the first half of his first-career appearance at Indiana in the 3-1 victory over Penn State. He also found the back of the net against Rutgers.
Ahlinvi was a two-time All-Conference USA first team selection during his three-year stint at FIU. He totaled 41 points (16 goals, nine assists) before transferring to Indiana.
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Ahlinvi became the 51st Hoosiers selected in the MLS Draft since the league's inception in 1996.
The Hoosiers have now produced seven draft picks in the last three MLS SuperDrafts. Jack Maher (Nashville SC) and Simon Waever (Toronto FC) were each selected on day one of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. Griffin Dorsey (Toronto FC), Rece Buckmaster (New York Red Bulls), and Francesco Moore (Portland Timbers) were all chosen in the 2019 Draft. Mason Toye (Minnesota United FC) was selected in 2018.
Indiana has also secured five Homegrown Player contracts since the 2018 season and saw Andrew Gutman sign a professional contract with Celtic F.C. in 2019. The 13 total professional contracts signed by Indiana players is the most in the NCAA during the three-year stretch, edging the 11 signed by Wake Forest players.
Ahlinvi, a transfer from Florida International, appeared in 10 games in his lone season with the Hoosiers. He scored two goals, both in Big Ten matchups. His first goal of the season came in the first half of his first-career appearance at Indiana in the 3-1 victory over Penn State. He also found the back of the net against Rutgers.
Ahlinvi was a two-time All-Conference USA first team selection during his three-year stint at FIU. He totaled 41 points (16 goals, nine assists) before transferring to Indiana.
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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