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With the 2022 soccer season in the books, and the 2023 season right on the horizon, let's take a look at the all the Clemson men’s soccer program alumni playing professionally, both here and abroad. MLS Oskar Agren - Class of 2021 San Jose Earthquakes - Defender In his debut season with San Jose, Agren earned three starts against Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami. With 250 total minutes played and a 91.8% accurate pass percentage, Oskar hopes to build off of his first season in the MLS with more success in Northern California this season. Joe Bendik - Class of 2009 Philadelphia Union - Goalkeeper Joe Bendik is in his 10th season playing in the MLS and has amassed nearly 16,000 total minutes with nearly 200 games started as the last line of defense for five different MLS teams. Bendik started his MLS career with the Portland Timbers allowing only eight goals in his debut MLS season back in 2012. Bendik did not see any action in the 2022 season. Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador - Class of 2021 Vancouver FC - Midfielder Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador was selected 44th overall in the second round of the MLS draft by Vancouver FC. Luis did not see any action in the MLS regular season, but played 22 games in MLS Next Pro matches finishing the season with 3 goals. Luis looks to help Vancouver after finishing 9th in the Western Conference in 2022. George Marks - Class of 2021 Charlotte FC - Goalkeeper George Marks had one start in the 2022 MLS Regular season against Montreal on June 25, 2022, where he recorded one save. The Raleigh native was a big part of the 2021 National Championship squad where he had 71 saves for the Orange and Regalia. He left Clemson with 47 wins and 21 solo shutouts, third in school history in both categories. Philip Mayaka - Class of 2020 Colorado Rapids - Midfielder Philip Mayaka is in his second season with the Rapids, making his professional debut on May 14, 2021. Mayaka was a critical member of the 2020 Clemson team that made it to the NCAA Quarterfinals and won the ACC regular season. He was the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2019 and accumulated 32 appearances and two goals through his final season in 2020 for the Tigers. Tommy McNamara - Class of 2013 New England Revolution - Midfielder Tommy McNamara played his ninth MLS season in 2022, playing in 33 games and starting 30 of them. McNamara has played in over 200 MLS games and has scored 22 goals in his professional career. With nearly 13,000 minutes of game time experience, Tommy looks to play a key role in the Revolution’s 2023 season. Quinn McNeill - Class of 2021 Charlotte FC - Midfielder In his rookie season McNeill played in 11 games for Charlotte FC, starting 10 of them. McNeill had one goal and two assists in his inaugural season, scoring his first goal at home versus DC United on August 3, 2022. In Clemson, McNeill tallied four goals and four assists as a part of the 2021 National Championship squad. Justin Malou - Class of 2021 Columbus Crew - Defender Justin Malou was drafted 27th overall by the Columbus Crew in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, but returned to the Tigers starting XI for their national championship run in 2021. Malou has been playing with Columbus Crew 2 in their MLS Next Pro matches and this past season played in 22 games finding the back of the net one time. Callum Johnson - Class of 2021 LA Galaxy - Midfielder Callum Johnson was drafted in the second round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft with the 42nd overall pick. Johnson played a pivotal role in Clemson’s 2021 National Champion side, starting 19 games and tallying 11 points. He has yet to make an appearance for the Galaxy in his first season, but has appeared in five matches for the MLS NEXT Pro team Galaxy II. Cody Mizell - Class of 2012 New York City FC - Goalkeeper Cody Mizell started his professional career in the North American Soccer League (NASL) with the Atlanta Silverbacks and Tampa Bay Rowdies before his brief stint with an Icelandic team. He then played in the USL from 2016-2020 before signing with New York City FC in March of 2021. Since signing with NYCFC, Mizell has not seen any action in the MLS regular season. Mizell served as a key part of the 2012 team where he led the team in solo shutouts (5), saves (59), and goals allowed average (1.12). He finished his career at Clemson with 199 saves and 11 solo shutouts while playing over 4,700 minutes. Robbie Robinson – Class of 2019 Inter Miami CF - Forward Robbie Robinson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Inter Miami CF. Since being in the 305, Robinson has played in 44 games starting 26 of them. With over 2,200 minutes played and 5 goals, Robinson looks to be a big help in Miami’s 2023 season. While at Clemson, Robinson was the 2020 ACC Male Athlete of the Year and Frank Howard Award recipient; and in 2019 he was the MAC Hermann Trophy winner and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. Andrew Tarbell - Class of 2015 Houston Dynamo FC - Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell will be entering his eighth MLS season amassing over 46,000 minutes played. Tarbell led Austin FC to a runner-up finish in the Western Conference Championship game in 2022. After spending his previous 2 years with Austin FC, Tarbell has just moved 3 hours east to play with Houston Dynamo FC for the 2023 season. Tarbell brings playoff experience, and a previous MLS Cup Championship in 2020 with Columbus Crew under his belt to Houston. In his professional career, Tarbell has 162 saves with a 352.8% total saves percentage. OVERSEAS Diego Campos - Class of 2017 Degerfors IF (Sweden) - Midfielder Diego Campos is currently playing for Degerfors IF in Sweden. In his 2022 campaign he had 17 starts with 3 goals and 2 assists. Previously Campos had been drafted by the Chicago Fire of the MLS in 2018, where he played for 2 seasons. While in Clemson he led the Tigers in goals (10), assists (9), and points (29) during his final year in 2017. That year the Tigers ranked 17th in the nation in the final polls. Iman Mafi - Class of 2017 Jerv (Norway) - Defender Iman Mafi started his professional career in 2017 and has made 127 appearances, two goals, and 12 assists over the past six seasons. Mafi played a pivotal role in the Tigers 2015 national runner-up season leading the squad with eight assists. Oliver Shannon - Class of 2017 Bala Town (Wales) - Midfielder Oliver Shannon started his professional career after being the 36th pick in the 2018 MLS draft to Atlanta United. He made his professional debut for Atlanta United’s second team in March 2018 versus New York Red Bulls and finished the season with one goal off of 27 appearances. In January of 2020, Shannon joined the Welsh side Bala Town club. In his professional career, Shannon has over 7,100 minutes played with 91 appearances, 10 goals, and eight assists. Shannon served as a crucial member of Clemson’s 2017 team as its MVP with four goals and five assists. Shannon hopes to continue his past success in Wales for the 2023 season. USL Charlie Asensio - Class of 2021 Charleston Battery - Defender Charlie Asensio played his rookie season with the Charleston Battery of the USL. Asensio is on loan from Austin FC and made 15 appearances for the Battery in the 2022 season. Asensio played a big role in the Tigers 2021 National Championship team with great passing and 5 assists. Grayson Barber - Class of 2020 Charlotte Independence - Midfielder Grayson Barber played his first season with the USL team Charlotte Independence this past season after being waived by Sporting Kansas City on February 14th, 2022. In his 2022 campaign Barber made 21 appearances for his new club. Amadou Dia - Class of 2014 Louisville City - Defender Amadou Dia was drafted 20th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City, making over 30 appearances in his debut season. This past year in 2022 he played with USL side Louisville City making 29 appearances with 5 assists. Dia was a vital member of Clemson’s 2014 team that were ACC Champions. Phanuel Kavita - Class of 2014 Birmingham Legion - Defender Phanuel Kavita is currently playing with Bi