Archimede, Norheim Selected in MLS SuperDraft

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse senior forward Luther Archimede and senior defender Sondre Norheim were selected in the 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft held on Thursday, Jan. 21. Archimede was drafted by the New York Red Bulls in the first round with the No. 13 overall pick, while Norheim went in the third round to Nashville SC.

It marks the seventh consecutive year that the Orange has had at least one player picked in the first round.

Archimede played two seasons at Syracuse. He played in 17 matches in his first year with the Orange, making five starts. Archimede tied for third on the team in goals with four, one of which came against Rhode Island in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe native also added an assist for nine points.

This fall, Archimede started all four matches in which he played and led the team with five shots on goal.

Norheim is a four-year starter in the back for Syracuse. During his career, he has helped the Orange record 13 shutouts. Norheim, a native of Bryne, Norway, has also contributed on the offensive end, posting 10 goals, including a career-high five in 2018.

Syracuse has now had 10 first-round selections in the MLS SuperDraft since 2015. This year's first round was dominated by players from the ACC as the top five picks and seven of the first 13 were from member schools.

Syracuse MLS Draft History
1996 SuperDraft
Eric Puls – Colorado Rapids – 12th round (112th overall)
Paul Young – Columbus Crew – 13th round (121st overall)

1997 Supplemental Draft
Mike Britton – Colorado Rapids – 3rd round (23rd overall)

2004 SuperDraft
Chris Aloisi – Los Angeles Galaxy – 6th round (57th overall)

2006 Supplemental Draft
Ezra Prendergast – Chicago Fire – 3rd round (34th overall)

2007 SuperDraft
Richard Asante – Toronto FC – 3rd round (27th overall)

2009 SuperDraft
Kyle Hall – Toronto FC – 3rd round (39th overall)

2015 SuperDraft
Alex Bono – Toronto FC – 1st round (6th overall)
Skylar Thomas – Toronto FC – 1st round (11th overall)
Jordan Murrell – Real Salt Lake – 3rd round (57th overall)

2016 SuperDraft
Julian Buescher – DC United – 1st round (11th overall)
Ben Polk – Portland Timbers – 1st round (20th overall)

2017 SuperDraft
Miles Robinson – Atlanta United - 1st round (2nd overall)
Liam Callahan – Colorado Rapids – 2nd round (24th overall)
Chris Nanco – Philadelphia Union – 3rd round (55th overall)
Oyvind Alseth – Toronto FC – 3rd round (65th overall)

2018 SuperDraft
Mo Adams – Chicago Fire – 1st round (10th overall)

2019 SuperDraft
Tajon Buchanan – New England Revolution – 1st round (9th overall)
Kamal Miller – Orlando City SC – 2nd round (27th overall)

2020 SuperDraft
Ryan Raposo – Vancouver Whitecaps FC – 1st round (4th overall)
Nyal Higgins – Toronto FC – 1st round (19th overall)

2021 SuperDraft
Luther Archimede – New York Red Bulls – 1st round (13th overall)
Sondre Norheim – Nashville SC – 3rd round (73rd overall)

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