Sporting KC founded their academy system over 5 years ago now. The system has produced 2 professionals that have been prompted to the first team, Jon Kempin and Kevin Ellis, both of which have made their first team debut, appearing in US Open Cup games. The system has also produced Jacole Turner, who has trained with the US U18 national team and has had trials abroad. While the players still in the academy system are in the middle of their academy season, a number of former Juniors players just finished their collegiate season. Here's a look at the former Juniors that are in the collegiate rank and how they did. You'll have the player's name, their college, their position, and their year in school.
Tom Adams (Oral Roberts) - F - SO - Played in all 17 of Oral Roberts games, starting 14. He scored 5 goals and had 1 assist.
Jovanny Bonilla (Barton County CC) - MF - FR - Played in 16 of the Cougars 19 games, starting 1, scoring 2 goals.
Andrew Brown (Bradley University) - MF - FR - Played in all 20 of the Braves games, scoring one goal and assisting on another.
Eric DeJulio (Creighton University) - D - FR - Played in 8 of Creighton's 24 games, starting 2, and scoring a goal for the Blue Jays.
Christian Duke (University of San Diego) - MF - SR - Started and played in all 23 of the Toreros' games.
Brandon Fricke (Butler University) - D - SO - Started 17 of Butler's 18 games, recording a goal and an assist.
Laeth Hamil (Baker University) - D - SR - Played in 10 of Baker's games.
Daniel Hare (Loyola University in Chicago) - D - FR - Played in 16 of Loyola's 19 games.
Asher Herbet (Long Island University) - MF - SO - Played in 15 of LIU's 16 games, starting 9 of them.
Armando Hipolito (Barton County CC) - MF - FR - Played in 18 of Barton's 19 games, starting 16, scoring 1 goal and recording 3 assists.
Eric Hymer (Fort Hays State) - D - SO - Started and played in 17 of Fort Hays 19 games, recording an assist.
David Isaacks (University of Rhode Island) - MF - FR - Didn't play in any games.
Raymond Lee (Saint Louis University) - MF - SO - Played in 18 of the Bilikens' 21 games, scoring 4 goals.
Andrew Lightner (University of Dayton) - D - FR - Appeared in no games for the Flyers.
Marques Mayoras (Ohio State University) - MF - SO - Played in no games for the Buckeyes this year.
Andrew Miller (Baker University) - D - FR - Played in 7 games, and started 1, recording an assist for Baker.
Eric Moore (Rockhurst University) - D - SO - Did not play for Rockhurst this year.
Romeo Munoz (Iowa Western) - D - FR - Started and played in 15 of Iowa Western's 19 games, recording a goal and an assist.
Michael Oakley (University of Missouri Kansas City) - D - SO - Started and played in 18 of UMKC's 19 games recording a goal and 2 assists.
Paul Oliver (California Baptist) - D/MF - SO - Started and played in all 23 of California Baptist's games, scoring 3 goals.
Nate Opperman (University of Evansville) - F - FR - Played in all 18 of Evansville's games, starting 16, recording 3 goals.
Garrett Pulliam (Barton County CC) - F - FR - Played in 8 games, recording 2 goals and 2 assists.
Jordan Rideout (University of Missouri Kansas City) - F - SO - Started and played in all 19 of UMKC's games, scoring 7 goals and adding 2 assists.
Derek Schrick (Southern Methodist University) - MF - FR - Played in 16 of 20 games, recording 2 assists.
Alex Sweetin (Saint Louis University) - MF - JR - Played in 19 of 21 games for Saint Louis, scoring 6 goals and adding 5 assists.
Chris Tuso (Creighton University) - D/MF - FR - Did not paly in any games for Creighton.
Taylor Vinnage (Benedictine) - GK - SO Started and played in all 19 of Benedictine's games with a .96 goals against average.
Taylor Walter (Colgate University) - MF - FR - Did not play in any games for Colgate.
Drew Wilson (Fort Hays State University) - D - FR - Did not appear in any games.
Will Witherspoon (Virginia Tech) - F - SO - Did not appear in any games.
Shane Woods (Drury University) - F - FR - Played in 15 of Drury's 19 games, starting 14. Scored 8 goals and had 4 assists.
Evan Wright (Saint Louis University) - GK - FR - Appeared in no games for Saint Louis.
I feel like the most encouraging thing about this list is how long it is.
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