KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island forward Patrick Agyemang was drafted by Charlotte with the 12th overall selection of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft Wednesday evening, making him the highest draft pick in program history.

The East Hartford, Conn. Native watched the draft at home with his family. The MLS sent a camera crew to his home to be on site with Agyemang.

One of the most dominant scorers in the Atlantic 10, Agyemang recorded 50 points (19 goals, 12 assists) for the Rams in just 37 matches. He was a 2022 First Team All-Conference selection after leading URI in total points (16 points. 7 goals, 2 assists) for the third consecutive season.

A three-time A-10 Player of the Week and two-time College Soccer News National Team of the Week selection in the fall, Agyemang shined at the recent adidas MLS College Showcase. Held in Raleigh, N.C., the camp featured 44 of the nation's top collegiate players.

Agyemang is the first Rhode Island player to be drafted since Stavros Zarokostas was taken by the New York Red Bulls in the third round (62nd pick) in the 2020 SuperDraft.


Rhode Island Drafted by MLS Teams
MLS SuperDraft
2023 - Patrick Agyemang, Charlotte FC (1st round, 12th overall)
2020 - Stavros Zarokostas, New York Red Bulls (3rd round, 62nd overall)
2008 - Geoff Cameron, Houston Dynamo (3rd round, 42nd overall)
2007 - Jeffrey Gonsalves, Toronto FC (4th round, 40th overall)

MLS College Draft
1996 - Paulo Dos Santos, New England Revolution (3rd round, 26th overall)

MLS Supplemental Draft
2008 - Danleigh Borman, New York Red Bulls (1st round, 7th overall)
2005 - Sasha Gotsmanov, Colorado Rapids (1st round, 7th overall)
1997 - Paulo Dos Santos, Tampa Bay Mutiny (2nd round, 18th overall)

MLS Expansion Draft
2004 - Andy Williams, Real Salt Lake (2nd overall)