Five players with NPSL experience were selected during the first two rounds of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Photo Credit: Brent Durken/ISNSoccer.com Those included defender Tim Parker (Vancouver Whitecaps), forward Miguel Aguilar (D.C. United), forward Akeil Barrett (Orlando City SC), forward Kharlton Belmar (Portland Timbers), and midfielder Eric Bird (Philadelphia Union). Parker was also a standout for the Brooklyn Italians. Parker, 21, joins Whitecaps FC after spending four seasons with the St. John’s University Red Storm of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA)
Rafael Diaz Photo Courtesy of ISNSoccer.com The Brooklyn Italians SC has signed six Division I standouts for the 2013 NPSL season. Four hail from St. John’s University, including Daniel Harrera, Jimmy Mulligan, Tim Parker, and Rafael Diaz. The remaining two, Nathaniel Bekoe and Ryan Cupolo, play for Fordham University. “It’s simple: recruit, plan, and execute,” Italians Head Coach Lucio Russo added. “With the addition of these individuals, we will definitely make a run for the championship and make some noise in the US Open Cup.” Daniel Harrera,
