SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Three Southern Conference men’s soccer players were selected in the MLS SuperDraft on Wednesday, with UNCG midfielder J.C. Ngando taken fifth overall by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
 
Ngando was one of two Spartans taken in the draft, as defender Ethan Conley was selected in the second round with the 50th overall pick by the New York Red Bulls.
 
Mercer defender Ousman Jabang was taken in the third round with the 75th overall pick by CF Montréal.