NOTRE DAME, Ind. – For the first time in program history, three players were selected in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft. Notre Dame men’s soccer standouts Mohamed Omar, Philip Quinton and Jack Lynn were each selected in the opening round on Tuesday afternoon.
The three selections extend the total number of Notre Dame MLS picks to 42 in program history (first selection came in 1997), including 27 players that have been chosen during the draft’s opening two rounds (13 in the first round).
Lynn was taken 18th overall by Orlando City SC followed by Omar going 23rd to the Colorado Rapids. Quinton was then selected 25th overall by the Columbus Crew.
Lynn led the Irish attack for the majority of his four-year career, scoring 31 goals and adding eight assists to lead all Notre Dame players during that time frame. The senior became just the 12th player in program history to reach the 30-goal milestone in a career.
The forward saved his best season for last, scoring 10 goals and adding four assists en route to being named a United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-American. Lynn also earned back-to-back All-ACC First Team selections, becoming the third Notre Dame player to accomplish the feat. Lynn was also named to the 2021 ACC All-Tournament Team after helping lead the Irish to their first ACC Championship title in program history.
Omar was a captain on the 2021 Fighting Irish squad and played a major role in the team’s historic season which included the first ACC Championship title in program history and the second ever appearance in the College Cup.
Omar played central midfield for Notre Dame over his four years, making 55 starts and playing in 69 matches. Omar finished his career with six goals, four coming in his senior campaign. The Toronto native also added three assists over his four seasons at Notre Dame.
Quinton anchored the Irish defense as a center back and was a captain during the 2021 season. The senior picked up a number of honors and awards following his prolific season as he was named TopDrawerSoccer Postseason Best XI First Team, CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-American, 2021 ACC All-Tournament Team and 2021 All-ACC Third Team.
The Portland native helped spark Notre Dame’s postseason run, as the team allowed just two goals over eight postseason matches. Quinton helped lead the Irish to the ACC title, as the defense didn’t allow a single goal over four matches. The center back also scored two goals during the 2021 season.
Notre Dame head coach Chad Riley has now had 12 players selected in the MLS SuperDraft that played under his direction during his time as a head coach.
NOTRE DAME ALL-TIME MLS DRAFT SELECTIONS (SINCE 1997)
2022 SUPERDRAFT
Jack Lynn (F)
Orlando City SC – First Round – 18th overall selection
Mohamed Omar (M)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 23rd overall selection
Philip Quinton (D)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 25th overall selection
2021 SUPERDRAFT
Aiden McFadden (M)
Atlanta United FC – Third Round – 59th overall selection
2020 SUPERDRAFT
Felicien Dumas (D)
New York City FC – Second Round – 48th overall selection
Duncan Turnbull (GK)
Houston Dynamo – Third Round – 70th overall selection
2019 SUPERDRAFT
Tommy McCabe (M)
FC Cincinnati – Second Round – 29th overall selection
2018 SUPERDRAFT
Jon Gallagher (F)
Atlanta United FC – First Round – 14th overall selection
2017 SUPERDRAFT
Brandon Aubrey (D)
Toronto FC – First Round – 21st overall selection
2016 SUPERDRAFT
Max Lachowecki (D)
Real Salt Lake – Second Round – 25th overall selection
Patrick Hodan (M)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 28th overall selection
Vince Cicciarelli (F)
Columbus Crew – Third Round – 60th overall selection
2015 SUPERDRAFT
Nick Besler (M)
Portland Timbers – First Round – 5th overall selection
2014 SUPERDRAFT
Grant Van De Casteele (D)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 19th overall selection
Harrison Shipp (F)
Was not drafted because he signed with the Chicago Fire as a Homegrown Player
2013 SUPERDRAFT
Ryan Finley (F)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 9th overall selection
Dillon Powers (M)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 11th overall selection
2013 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Adam Mena (M)
Vancouver Whitecaps – First Round – 10th overall selection
Michael Rose (M)
Vancouver Whitecaps – First Round – 11th overall selection
2012 SUPERDRAFT
Aaron Maund (D)
Toronto FC – First Round – 12th overall selection
Brendan King (M)
Portland Timbers -Second Round – 27th overall selection
2012 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Greg Klazura (D)
Vancouver Whitecaps – Second Round – 21st overall selection
2011 SUPERDRAFT
Jeb Brovsky (F/M)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Second Round – 19th overall selection
Bilal Duckett (D)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC -Third Round – 37th overall selection
Steven Perry (F)
New England Revolution – Third Round – 39th overall selection
2011 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Philip Tuttle (G)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 33rd overall selection
2010 SUPERDRAFT
Bright Dike (F)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 12th overall selection
Michael Thomas (M)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 19th overall selection
Justin Morrow (D)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 28th overall selection
2009 SUPERDRAFT
Matt Besler (D)
Kansas City Wizards – First Round – 8th overall selection
Jack Traynor (D)
New York Red Bulls – Second Round – 29th overall selection
2008 SUPERDRAFT
Ryan Miller (D)
Columbus Crew – Third Round – 31st overall selection
Joseph Lapira (F)
Toronto FC – Third Round – 35th overall selection
2007 SUPERDRAFT
Greg Dalby (M)
Colorado Rapids – Second Round – 17th overall selection
Nate Norman (M)
Chicago Fire – Second Round – 21st overall selection
2005 SUPERDRAFT
Jack Stewart (D)
Chicago Fire – First Round – 10th overall selection
Kevin Goldthwaite (M/D)
San Jose Earthquake – Second Round – 17th overall selection
Chris Sawyer (G)
Kansas City Wizards – Second Round – 24th overall selection
2004 SUPERDRAFT
Kevin Richards (D)
Colorado Rapids – Fourth Round – 35th overall selection
Justin Detter (M/F)
Kansas City Wizards – Fifth Round – 47th overall selection
1999 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Ryan Turner (F)
Kansas City – Second Round – 14th overall selection
1997 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Dan Stebbins (F)
Dallas – First Round – 4th overall selection