LA Galaxy Select Nate Schultz with the 48th Pick in the 2018 MLS
January 22, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES - The LA Galaxy have selected University of Akron defender Nate Schultz with the second selection of Round 3 in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft (48th overall pick).
Schultz spent four years at the University of Akron, where he accumulated 60 starts in his career and was named to the USC Second Team All-Great Lakes Region and Second Team All-Mid American Conference during his senior season. A product of Mayfield, Ohio, Schultz played club soccer for Internationals SC of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and for Mayfield High School prior to his time with the Zips.
On Friday, the Galaxy selected Stanford defender Tomas Hilliard-Arce with the 2nd overall pick and midfielder Drew Skundrich with the 40th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.
SuperDraft Selection: LA Galaxy select defender Nate Schultz with the 48th pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft
Nate Schultz Career Highlights:
2017: USC Second Team All-Great Lakes Region. Second Team All-Mid American Conference. 2016: Academic All-Mid American Conference. 2015: Academic All-Mid American Conference.
High School: Was a two time district champion for Mayfield High School. Club/Academy/National Team: Played USSDA Soccer for Internationals SC. Four Time Ohio North State Cup Champion. Called into U14 US National ID Camp. Personal: Accounting Major.
Name: Nate Schultz Position: Defender Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 lbs. Born: January 16, 1996 Age: 22 Last Club: University of Akron Birthplace: Mayfield, Ohio Nationality: United States.
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