MLS debuts 1st part of 22 Under 22 list
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MLS unveiled the first part of its inaugural 22 Under 22 list containing the most talented youngsters in the league Wednesday afternoon. Previously 24 Under 24, MLS opted to change things up this year by chopping two years off the age cutoff.
A 19-person panel containing the likes of Alexi Lalas, Matt Doyle, MLS technical staff and other media members votes on the list. To qualify for the list, players must not have turned 22 by Oct. 28, the final day of the regular season.
Here are players 11-22, with Nos. 1-10 set to be announced Thursday afternoon on ExtraTime Live at 2 p.m. ET:
22. M Derrick Jones (Philadelphia Union)
There’s plenty more to come from @21_djones. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/tOYaL5twDN
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
21. D Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia Union)
Stay tuned. @markmckenzie4_’s on the rise. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/7M3gkdWgZ1
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
20. D Jaylin Lindsey (Sporting KC)
More to come. Keep an eye on @JaylinLindsey. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/Y7HrrII5wA
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
19. M Andrew Carleton (Atlanta United FC)
Creativity for days. We’re looking forward to seeing more of @andrewcarleton7. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/ufJE7EWGLe
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
18. M Pablo Aranguiz (FC Dallas)
He’s just getting started. Keep an eye on @Pablitoaranguiz. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/kEIXbnGrNf
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
17. M Efrain Alvarez (LA Galaxy)
The future is bright for @efrain_alvarez1. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/P8OvHAc5Vf
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
16. M Eduard Atuesta (LAFC)
Here’s why @EduardAtuesta made our list. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/ByHUDfgd8e
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
15. D Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake)
We might see more tackles than goals in the future, but @brookslennon has been big this year. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/9yjvgUeADu
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
14. M Chris Durkin (D.C. United)
We can’t wait to see more of @ChrisDurkin0. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/Z8tuplEXEZ
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
13. M Andre Horta (LAFC)
There’s plenty more to come from @AndreHorta8. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/i7FHZQHncA
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
12. D Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC)
Not many are having a better year at left back than Valenzuela. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/jtWvtBD7je
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
11. F Latif Blessing (LAFC)
He’s quick. He’s clinical. @latif_blessing is on the rise. #22U22 pic.twitter.com/bA2TJzcGrf
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2018
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