PHILADELPHIA, Pa., (January 15, 2015) – The New York Red Bulls selected UCLA midfielder Leo Stolz with the 18th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday afternoon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Stolz, a native of Munich, Germany, was a two-time captain for the Bruins. During is three seasons he compiled 20 goals and 22 assists in 63 appearances, earning All-American honors twice and leading UCLA to the postseason three times. As a senior he netted a team-leading nine goals and six assists, seeing UCLA through to the NCAA semifinals.
Earlier this week, Stolz earned the 2014 Mac Hermann Award, which recognizes the best player in college soccer. He was a finalist for the trophy last year.
"This is the Mac Hermann award winner, and we think this is the most pro-ready player," said Red Buls coach Jesse Marsch. "We expect him to contribute this year."
Leo Stolz
- Position: Midfielder
- College: UCLA
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 170
- DOB: 2/15/1991
- Hometown: Munich, Germany
