The William & Mary men's soccer program has a rich tradition of developing talent and sending its players into the professional ranks both within the United States and abroad. The Tribe has sent 39 players into the professional ranks, including 20 student-athletes drafted by professional leagues or signed homegrown deals with Major League Soccer. Of those players that have gone on to play professionally, 10 were drafted or signed a homegrown deal into the top division in the United States' Major League Soccer (MLS).
Currently, seven former Tribe student-athletes are competing at the professional level. After inking a homegrown MLS deal with D.C. United in 2019, Anotnio Bustamante has played in the United States, Bolivia, Brazil and currently plays for B.93 in the Danish Second Division. He competed for the Bolivia Under 23 National team in Olympic qualifying in 2020 and in World Cup Qualifying for the Bolivian National Team in 2021. Both Phil Breno, in his fifth season, and Diba Nwegbo play in the USL Championship with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Legion FC, respectively. Kieran Baskett is in his third pro season in the Canadian Premier League with Pacific FC. William Eskay and Marcel Berry both play for the St. Louis Ambush in the Major Arena Soccer League. Andrew Hoxie is in his 13th season in the MASL with Harrisburg Heat.
A trio of the Tribe's most heralded pros includes former MLS first-round selections, Wade Barrett, Adin Brown and Steve Jolley. Barrett, who achieved success both within the U.S. and abroad in professional soccer, won three MLS Cup Championships, while playing with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2001 and the Houston Dynamo in 2006 and 2007. He captained the Dynamo to those back-to-back titles. Over his nine-year MLS career, Barrett appeared in 241 matches with 234 starts and finished his career with six goals and 29 assists. Along with his success in the MLS, Barrett made appearances for the United States on both the youth and senior levels. He earned caps with the U.S. Men's National Team in 2002 and 2006 along with attending training camp in 2005.
Jolley, who retired from professional soccer following the 2006 season, is the longest-tenured Tribe player in MLS. He spent 10 seasons in the league with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the New York-New Jersey Metrostars, the Dallas Burn, FC Dallas and Red Bull New York. He played in 227 career games with 206 starts in MLS and had 12 goals and 11 assists. His 120 games with New York ranked as the third most by a single player in the franchise's history when he retired.
Brown enjoyed a six-year career in the MLS with the Colorado Rapids, Tampa Bay Mutiny, New England Revolution and Portland Timbers. He moved abroad and played in Norway with Aalesunds FK from 2004-09. He has been named the club's player of the year in 2006 and 2007 and was a finalist for the Norwegian Second Division Player of the Year in 2006. Brown spent in final two pro seasons in Portland in 2010 and 2011.
Carlos Garcia and Hoxie both enjoyed successful professional careers with the Baltimore Blast and in indoor soccer. Garcia helped the Balitmore Blast to three MISL Championships (2003-04, 2005-06, and 2007-08). In 2006, Garcia recorded his 100th career game played as well as his 100th career point in MISL play. Hoxie, a former third-round MLS pick (37th overall) of the San Jose Earthquakes, helped the Baltimore Blast capture three-straight MASL crowns from 2016-18.
W&M Men's Soccer Players Selected in MLS Drafts
Khary Stockton
Round 12, Pick 119 by the Metro Stars in the 1996 Inaugural Player Draft
Scott Budnick
Round 14, Pick 137 in the 1996 Inaugural Player Draft by Tampa Bay
Paul Grafer
Round.2, Pick19 in the 1996 College Draft by Colorado
Steve Jolley
Round 1 Pick 9 in the 1997 College Draft by Los Angeles
Wade Barrett
Round 1, Pick 12 in the 1998 College Draft by San Jose
Adin Brown
Round 1, Pick 3 in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado
Phil Hucles
Round 4, Pick 39 in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago
Andrew Hoxie
Round 3, Pick 37 in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose
Alan Koger
Round 3, Pick 54 in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New England
Antonio Bustamante
Signed MLS Homegrown Contract with D.C. United in 2019
W&M Men's Soccer Players Selected in Other Professional Leagues
Kip Germain
1978, Third Round Selection by Washington of the NASL
Bill Watson
1978. Third Round Selection by Dallas of the NASL
Chris Davin
1979, Third Round Selection by Atlanta of the NASL
John McManus
1980, First Round Selection by Jacksonville of the NASL
Steve Gallop
1980, Third Round Selection by Montreal of the NASL
Mike Flood
1983, Fourth Round Selection by Chicago of the NASL
Scott Bell
1986, Second Round Selection by Dallas of the MISL
1986, Fourth Round Selection by Tampa of the AISA
Tim Larkin
1987, Third Round Selection by St. Louis of the MISL
Waughn Hughes
1996, First Round Selection by Hershey of the A-League
Jeff Dominguez
1999, First Round Selection by Hampton Roads of the A-League
Carlos Garcia
2002, Fourth Round Selection by Baltimore of the MISL
Tribe Awards in Professional Soccer
MLS Cup Championships
2001 Wade Barrett (San Jose Earthquake)
2006 Wade Barrett (Houston Dynamo)
2007 Wade Barrett (Houston Dynamo)
MLS Defender of the Year Finalist
2002 Wade Barrett (San Jose Earthquake)
U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
2002 Steve Jolley (NY-NJ Metrostars)
MLS All-Star
2001 Steve Jolley (NY-NJ Metrostars)
2002 Wade Barrett (San Jose Earthquake)
MLS Best XI
2002 Wade Barrett (San Jose Earthquake)
Sunnmorsposten Player of the Year (Aalesund FK in Norway)
2005 Adin Brown
2006 Adin Brown
Adeccoligaen, Norway's second division, Player of the Year Finalist
2006 Adin Brown
MISL/MASL Championship
2004 Carlos Garcia (Baltimore Blast)
2006 Carlos Garcia (Baltimore Blast)
2008 Carlos Garcia (Baltimore Blast)
2016 Andrew Hoxie (Baltimore Blast)
2017 Andrew Hoxie (Baltimore Blast)
2018 Andrew Hoxie (Baltimore Blast)
Tribe in the Pros
Wade Barrett
San Jose Clash (MLS) 1998-99
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 2000-02
AGF Aarhus (Danish 1st Division) 2003-04
Fredrikstand FC (Norway) 2004
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 2005
Houston Dynamo (MLS) 2006-08
Kieran Baskett
Halifax Wanderers FC (Canadian Premier League) 2021-22
Pacific FC (Canadian Premier League) 2023
Ralph Bean
Bermuda Hogges (USL 2nd Division) 2007-08
Scott Bell
Hamilton Steelers (CSL) 1986
Dallas Sidekicks (MISL) 1987
Marcel Berry
Harrisburg Heat (MASL) 2019-20
St. Louis Ambush (MASL) 2021-23
Adin Brown
Colorado Rapids (MLS) 2000-01
Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) 2001
New England Revolution (MLS) 2002-04
Aalesunds FK (Norway 1st Division) 2004-09
Portland Timbers (USSF II) 2010
Portland Timbers (MLS) 2011
Roger Bothe
Richmond Kickers (USL II) 2010
Phil Breno
Charleston Battery (USL) 2019-20
Forward Madison FC (USL League One) 2021-22
Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship) 2022-23
Scott Budnick
Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) 1996-97
Miami Fusion (MLS) 1998
New England Revolution (MLS) 2000
Antonio Bustamante
D.C United (MLS) 2019
Loudoun United (USL) 2019
Bolivian Under 23 National Team 2020
Club Blooming (Bolivia) 2020
Club Nautico Capibaribe (Brazil) 2020-21
Thisted FC (Denmark) 2021-22
B.93 (Denmark) 2023
Chris Davin
Denver Avalanche (MISL) 1980
Jeff Dominguez
Hampton Road Mariners (A-League) 1999-01
Nashville Metros (A-League) 2001
B.V. Cloppenburg (Germany) 2002-04
William Eskay
Harrisburg Heat (MASL) 2018-20
St. Louis Ambush (MASL) 2020-23
Jackson Eskay
Richmond Kickers (USL) 2016-18
Mike Flood
Chicago Sting (NASL) 1983
Carlos Garcia
Virginia Beach Mariners (A-League) 2002-04
Montreal Impact (USL) 2005
Baltimore Blast (MISL) 2003-10
Steve Gallop
Montreal (NASL) 1980
Kip Germain
Washington Diplomats (NASL) 1978-79
Atlanta Chiefs (NASL) 1980
Paul Grafer
Long Island Rough Riders 1996
Colorado Rapids (MLS) 1996-98
Charleston Battery (A-League) 1999
Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) 2000-01
NY-NJ Metrostars (MLS) 2000-03
Long Island Rough Riders (USL 2nd Division) 2005
Brian Hinkey
Nashville Metros (A-League) 2001
Andrew Hoxie
Richmond Rhinos (USSF II) 2010-13
Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Second Division) 2010
Orange County Blues (USL Pro) 2014
Rochester Lancers (MASL) 2011-15
Wichita Wings (MASL) 2012-13
Baltimore Blast (MASL) 2015-21
Florida Tropics SC (MASL) 2021-22
Utica City FC (MASL) 2022
Harrisburg Heat (MASL) 2023
Phil Hucles
Virginia Beach Mariners (A-League) 2004
Waughn Hughes
Jacksonville (A-League) 1997
Steve Jolley
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) 1997-00
NY-NJ Metrostars (MLS) 2000-03
Dallas Burn (MLS) 2004
FC Dallas (MLS) 2005
Red Bull New York (MLS) 2006
Kevin Knott
Hampton Roads Mariners (A-League) 2000
Indiana Blast (A-League) 2001
Virginia Beach Mariners (A-League) 2002-04
Virginia Beach Mariners (USL 1st Division) 2005
Alan Koger
New England Revolution (MLS) 2011
Steve Kokulis
Washington Diplomats (APSL) 1990
Tim Larkin
Ft. Wayne, Indiana (AISA) 1988-90
Diba Nwegbo
Legion FC (USL Championship) 2023
Rob Olson
Georgia Generals (ASL) 1982
Team America (NASL) 1983
Kalamazoo Kangaroos (AISA) 1985
Washington Stars (ASL) 1988
Billy Owen
New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers (A-League) 1997
Hampton Roads Mariners (A-League) 1999-00
Billy Platz
Wilmington Hammerheads (Pro Soccer League) 2003-04
Greg Richards
Myrtle Beach (USISL) 1996
David Schifrin
Virginia Beach Mariners (A-League) 1996
Chris Scrofani
Hampton Roads Mariners (A-League) 1999-00
Khary Stockton
Richmond Kickers (APSL) 1993
Richmond Kickers (A-League) 1995, 2002-03
Athletico Sorocabam (Brazil 3rd Division) 1993
A.E Velo Clube Rio Clarense (Brazil 2nd Division) 1994
Carolina Dynamo (A-League) 1997
Lehigh Valley (A-League) 1999
Milwaukee Rampage (A-League) 2001
Jon Tuttle
Washington Stars (ASL) 1989
Boston Bolts (ASL) 1990
Trevor Upton
Charlotte Eagles (A-League) 2002-04
Gabe Valencia
Hampton Roads Mariners (A-League) 1999
SV Leipzig (Germany) 2000
Nashville Metros (A-League) 2001
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