TAMPA, JAN. 15, 2015 – For the fifth straight year, the USF men's soccer team had a defender picked in the MLS SuperDraft as Toronto FC took Wesley Charpie in the second round with the 29th overall pick.
Charpie became the sixth Bulls' defender to be drafted in the past five years, joining Ben Sweat (2014), Brenton Griffiths (2013), Ashani Fairclough (2013), Aubrey Perry (2012) and Javed Mohammed (2011).
The Tarpon Springs, Fla., native was a mainstay in the USF starting 11 since his freshman season, starting all 81 games during that span. Charpie started his career as a midfielder before moving to right back his junior year. Since then he has helped USF post 16 shutouts while continuing to be an offensive threat with 12 assists.
Over his USF career, Charpie scored five goals to go along with 21 assists for 31 points. He also helped lead the Bulls to an American Athletic Conference Championship in 2013, three NCAA Tournament appearances and a run to the Elite Eight in 2011.
The 2014 first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection became the 22nd USF player overall to be picked in the MLS Draft.
Make sure to follow the men's soccer team on social media (Twitter / Facebook / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
The men's soccer program has been one of the most successful teams on campus over the years, making it to seven NCAA tournaments in the last eight years. They won the inaugural American Athletic Conference Championship in 2013 and Head Coach George Kiefer has also led the Bulls to two Elite Eight appearances and four conference titles in his 12 seasons as head coach. Follow the men's soccer team on social media (Twitter / Facebook / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
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