Bury Miami CF declared today it has marked Institute item and MLS SuperDraft 2024 second-round pick Leo Afonso to an agreement going through the 2024 Significant Association Soccer (MLS) season, with Club choices for 2025, 2026 and 2027. The 22-year-old forward reinforces the group’s going after choices in the wake of being chosen with 32nd by and large pick in the MLS Superdraft 2024. Afonso won’t involve a Worldwide Program Opening.
Entomb Miami CF II Standout Leo Earns First Team Promotion
Leo is a promising assailant that we have known for quite a while, and he procured his spot in the Initial Group through his exhibitions with Entomb Miami CF II, and in his two past MLS appearances with the group while on transient arrangements,” said Boss Soccer Official and Brandishing Chief Chris Henderson. “We’re glad for the headway he has made since first joining our Foundation in 2019, and we’re eager to sign him to the First Group as the following stage in quite a while venture with the Club. We anticipate further cultivating his improvement inside our framework.
Meet Leo Afonso
Leo Afonso, a graduate of the esteemed youth system, has signed with Inter Miami CF along with his MLS SuperDraft selection. The club’s dedication to developing young talent and making investments in the future is further demonstrated by Afonso’s arrival. Afonso, who possesses a combination of talent and skill, represents Inter Miami CF’s vision as they work to assemble a strong roster. His rise from the academy levels to the professional ranks is a prime example of the prospects offered by the MLS system. Fans are excited to see how Afonso will perform on the field in the next season as he joins the team.
Leo’s Dream Comes True
“I’m eager to authoritatively sign my Most memorable Group agreement and begin a thrilling new section in my profession with this extraordinary Club. I’ve longed for this second since I began here in 2019 and got a brief look at this in our debut preseason. I generally realized I needed to return and presently we’re making that fantasy a reality. I’m prepared to do my absolute best for Bury Miami on and off the field,” said Afonso.
Afonso Impresses in MLS Debut with Inter Miami CF
The Brazil-conceived forward has recently included two times for the Entomb Miami First Group this season on transient credit arrangements. Afonso made his MLS debut as a final part substitute in the street game against the New York Red Bulls on Walk 23, and in this way enrolled one more appearance as a substitute against New York City FC on Walk 30.
Afonso’s Journey
Afonso is a previous Entomb Miami CF Institute player, who was essential for the Foundation from 2019 to 2020. This year, he joined the association’s MLS NEXT Star subsidiary, Entomb Miami II, in the wake of getting back to the Club following his university profession at College of Virginia. He was chosen with the 32nd by and large pick in the MLS Superdraft 2024 and proceeded to make his presentation as an expert with Entomb Miami II this season. Since making his expert presentation, Afonso has figured out how to count four objectives in two 2024 MLS NEXT Ace customary season matchups, advancing toward the highest point of the scoring graphs in MLS NEXT Master.
Afonso’s College Career Highlights
The forward featured for the College of Virginia all through his university profession. In his senior season in 2023, he scored five objectives, three of them in postseason coordinates, and doled out two aids only 10 appearances for the Virginia Cavaliers regardless of missing nine matches because of injury. Taking all things together, Afonso showed up during his university profession, recording 22 objectives and eight helps.