NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Fresh off one of the greatest seasons in program history, the Notre Dame men’s soccer program saw two players selected in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as Bryan Dowd and Bryce Boneau each heard their names called.
The two selections extend the total number of Notre Dame MLS picks to 44 in program history (first selection came in 1997), including 28 players that have been chosen during the draft’s opening two rounds (14 in the first round).
Dowd was taken sixth overall by his hometown club Chicago Fire followed by Boneau going 75th overall to Nashville SC in the third round.
The senior goalkeeper became Notre Dame’s highest selection since Nick Besler was taken fifth overall in the 2015 draft. The Chicago native was recognized as TopDrawerSoccer’s National Player of the Year, becoming the first keeper to earn the honor. Dowd also was named a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and was selected as a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist.
The shot-stopper had his best season of his career in goal for the Irish, totaling 11 clean sheets while allowing just 0.699 goals per game and posting a save percentage of .824.
Boneau was selected to the TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Second Team following his fantastic 2023 campaign. The junior was the engine for the Irish attack, controlling the middle of the pitch. Boneau posted career highs in goals (4), assists (7) and points (15) over the course of the 2023 season.
Notre Dame head coach Chad Riley has now had 14 players selected in the MLS SuperDraft that played under his direction during his time as a head coach, including nine during his time at Notre Dame.
NOTRE DAME ALL-TIME MLS DRAFT SELECTIONS (SINCE 1997)
2024 SUPERDRAFT
Bryan Dowd (GK)
Chicago Fire – First Round – 6th overall selection
Bryce Boneau (M)
Nashville SC – Third Round – 75th overall selection
2022 SUPERDRAFT
Jack Lynn (F)
Orlando City SC – First Round – 18th overall selection
Mohamed Omar (M)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 23rd overall selection
Philip Quinton (D)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 25th overall selection
2021 SUPERDRAFT
Aiden McFadden (M)
Atlanta United FC – Third Round – 59th overall selection
2020 SUPERDRAFT
Felicien Dumas (D)
New York City FC – Second Round – 48th overall selection
Duncan Turnbull (GK)
Houston Dynamo – Third Round – 70th overall selection
2019 SUPERDRAFT
Tommy McCabe (M)
FC Cincinnati – Second Round – 29th overall selection
2018 SUPERDRAFT
Jon Gallagher (F)
Atlanta United FC – First Round – 14th overall selection
2017 SUPERDRAFT
Brandon Aubrey (D)
Toronto FC – First Round – 21st overall selection
2016 SUPERDRAFT
Max Lachowecki (D)
Real Salt Lake – Second Round – 25th overall selection
Patrick Hodan (M)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 28th overall selection
Vince Cicciarelli (F)
Columbus Crew – Third Round – 60th overall selection
2015 SUPERDRAFT
Nick Besler (M)
Portland Timbers – First Round – 5th overall selection
2014 SUPERDRAFT
Grant Van De Casteele (D)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 19th overall selection
Harrison Shipp (F)
Was not drafted because he signed with the Chicago Fire as a Homegrown Player
2013 SUPERDRAFT
Ryan Finley (F)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 9th overall selection
Dillon Powers (M)
Colorado Rapids – First Round – 11th overall selection
2013 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Adam Mena (M)
Vancouver Whitecaps – First Round – 10th overall selection
Michael Rose (M)
Vancouver Whitecaps – First Round – 11th overall selection
2012 SUPERDRAFT
Aaron Maund (D)
Toronto FC – First Round – 12th overall selection
Brendan King (M)
Portland Timbers -Second Round – 27th overall selection
2012 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Greg Klazura (D)
Vancouver Whitecaps – Second Round – 21st overall selection
2011 SUPERDRAFT
Jeb Brovsky (F/M)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Second Round – 19th overall selection
Bilal Duckett (D)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC -Third Round – 37th overall selection
Steven Perry (F)
New England Revolution – Third Round – 39th overall selection
2011 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Philip Tuttle (GK)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 33rd overall selection
2010 SUPERDRAFT
Bright Dike (F)
Columbus Crew – First Round – 12th overall selection
Michael Thomas (M)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 19th overall selection
Justin Morrow (D)
San Jose Earthquakes – Second Round – 28th overall selection
2009 SUPERDRAFT
Matt Besler (D)
Kansas City Wizards – First Round – 8th overall selection
Jack Traynor (D)
New York Red Bulls – Second Round – 29th overall selection
2008 SUPERDRAFT
Ryan Miller (D)
Columbus Crew – Third Round – 31st overall selection
Joseph Lapira (F)
Toronto FC – Third Round – 35th overall selection
2007 SUPERDRAFT
Greg Dalby (M)
Colorado Rapids – Second Round – 17th overall selection
Nate Norman (M)
Chicago Fire – Second Round – 21st overall selection
2005 SUPERDRAFT
Jack Stewart (D)
Chicago Fire – First Round – 10th overall selection
Kevin Goldthwaite (M/D)
San Jose Earthquake – Second Round – 17th overall selection
Chris Sawyer (GK)
Kansas City Wizards – Second Round – 24th overall selection
2004 SUPERDRAFT
Kevin Richards (D)
Colorado Rapids – Fourth Round – 35th overall selection
Justin Detter (M/F)
Kansas City Wizards – Fifth Round – 47th overall selection
1999 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Ryan Turner (F)
Kansas City – Second Round – 14th overall selection
1997 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Dan Stebbins (F)
Dallas – First Round – 4th overall selection