Actual Salt Lake and midfielder Emeka Eneli agreed Thursday to an extension by way of the 2028 season.
The deal contains an choice for 2029 for the 24-year-old Eneli, a first-round draft choose in 2023.
Eneli has recorded one purpose and three assists in 24 matches (23 begins) thus far this season.
“Emeka’s rise over the past 18 months has been spectacular, and his fast understanding of our sport mannequin has made him a dependable member of our core,” chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid stated in a information launch.
“His presence in our locker room and across the facility makes it apparent he’s an unimaginable individual and participant. We made it a precedence to agree a brand new deal, rewarding him for the expansion he is displayed over his first two seasons, and making certain he can be right here long-term. Everybody inside and out of doors the membership needs to be enthusiastic about his roles with us on and off the sphere.”
Eneli appeared in 21 matches (13 begins) as a 2023 rookie after being drafted twenty fifth general out of Cornell.
“I am very grateful and I am simply attempting to place my head down and work, concentrate on my soccer and know that the remaining will maintain itself,” Eneli stated. “The membership was particularly reasonable and really clear with the negotiations, I am grateful for that, and my agent was clearly very useful.”
–Area Stage Media
