First, the converted winger definitely has good quality getting forward as an attacking right back. MARK SEGBERS: Two things were clear with the Wisconsin product. In a draft with few top-end American prospects, and even fewer central defenders, the Dartmouth star's stock is flying high. WYATT OMSBERG: After turning heads in the performance testing with some top-notch numbers, Omsberg went out and showed that he can play. Perhaps an even bigger bonus for scouts was his defensive work rate, and it's safe to say the range of teams interested in the Wake Forest forward has grown considerably. JON BAKERO: Teams were already aware of Bakero's technical ability and vision, but he was dominant in attack on Saturday. It didn't hurt the Michigan winger that the rest of the attacking players in the Generation Adidas class failed to impress. He impressed at center back even though the Akron product still projects more as a left back at the pro level, though some teams think he's good enough on the ball to play in midfield.įRANCIS ATUAHENE: Though the end product was often lacking, Atuahene was a force on the left wing, going at defenders and showing off the blazing speed that has teams considering him at the very top of the draft. His skill, poise, toughness and intelligence have him head and shoulders among the rest as a prospect.

JOAO MOUTINHO: Came into the combine as the highest-rated player in the draft and he showed why. Here is a rundown of the players who boosted their standing the most on the first day of the MLS combine, and the players who hurt their stock with subpar performances: The Generation Adidas class - which features the most highly regarded players in the draft - drew most of the attention, but as a group failed to deliver the performances scouts were hoping for (with one clear exception).

The ones who stood out did so by shaking off the nerves and sticking to the strengths that earned them combine invites in the first place. Some with their fitness and others with their ability to combine with unfamiliar teammates. The 2018 MLS combine opening day was better than usual, though it still featured several top prospects who struggled. Right to Dream Academy is based in Atimpoku, Ghana.The first day of the MLS combine is traditionally a sloppy and often boring affair, with players struggling to find their rhythm and sharpness after considerable time off. Right to Dream Academy creates opportunities for African youth players by focusing on teamwork, community service and academics through soccer. Part of the Right to Dream Academy from Ghana along with teammate Francis Atuahene, Philadelphia Union midfielder David Accam, Philadelphia Union defender Josh Yaro, Columbus Crew midfielder Mohammad Abu and LA Galaxy’s Emmanuel Boateng. Scored 16 goals and had 11 assists in two seasons at Wake Forest University. Loaned to Oklahoma City Energy FC making six appearances and tallying one assist. Was part of the 18-man squad in the Round of 16 of the U.S. Made his FC Dallas debut in the 4th Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S.

Open Cup and made six appearances on loan at Oklahoma Energy FC with one assist. Loaned to Austin Bold FC where he played 1,528 minutes in 20 appearances (16 starts) and scored four goals.Ģ018: Twumasi made one substitute appearance in MLS, one appearance in the U.S. Scored in the eighth round of the penalty shootout to advance to the next round.Ģ019: Played in two regular season matches for FC Dallas, playing 27 minutes. Made his first ever FC Dallas Playoff appearance as a substitution vs Portland Timbers. Ended the year with a 86.3% accurate pass percentage and recorded a couple of clean sheets to end the year.Ģ020: Appeared in four regular season matches for FC Dallas, playing 35 minutes. Recorded an assist in the 2-1 win over Texas rivals Austin FC. FC Dallas drafted Ema Twumasi 11th overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.Ģ021: Twumasi played a total of 23 regular season matches and started in 19 of those, played a total of 1,703 minutes.

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