ITHACA, N.Y. - Alex Harris (round one, 4th overall), Alioune Ka (round two, 36th overall), and Andrew Johnson (round two, 47th overall) were each selected on Friday afternoon in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. Harris, Ka, and Johnson becomes the fourth, fifth, and sixth Big Red player chosen all-time in the draft respectively, and Harris is the highest Ivy Leaguer ever selected.

"It's a credit to the level of these three young men that Colorado, Nashville and Charlotte picked them up today in the MLS SuperDraft. Having three guys drafted in the top 50 also says a lot about our program. All those years ago, during their recruiting process, we promised them an environment which may lead to a day like today, so it's quite fulfilling for it to happen.", John Smith, the Dr. Daniel P. Wood Head Coach of Men's Soccer mentioned.

Big Red Draftees
Harris was chosen fourth overall by the Colorado Rapids .Harris' signing of the Generation Adidas contract declares him a professional, officially bringing his Cornell career to a close making his time with the Rapids effective immediately.

Harris concluded his Cornell career with 71 points on 31 goals and nine assists. He finished fourth all-time in career goals, third all-time in career points, and first in penalty-kicks made (8). "Alex's career at Cornell has been nothing short of remarkable. In his two seasons here he has managed to make the most difficult part of playing our sport [scoring goals] looking fairly effortless. He has been a pleasure to coach.", John Smith, the Dr. Daniel P. Wood Head Coach of Men's Soccer mentioned.

"Many of the guys committing to us have professional soccer aspirations and would dream of being offered a GA contract. Although Alex was left with a tough decision of choosing between Cornell engineering and professional soccer, the offer on the table was too good for him to turn down.", John Smith concluded with.

Ka was chosen 36th overall by the Nashville Soccer Club. He has registered 38 points on 16 goals and six assists during his Cornell career. In 2024, Ka claimed first team All-Ivy League honors along with first team All-Region.

Johnson was chosen 47th overall by the Charlotte Football Club. He has manned 4255 minutes on a strong back-line during his Big Red career. John collected first team All-Ivy along with a first team All-Region nod after his 2024 campaign.