Former University of Michigan striker Soony Saad was the leading goal scorer in college soccer in 2010, and that track record was enough to lead Major League Soccer to sign him to a contract over the weekend.
Saad completed a deal with MLS and now the 18-year-old Michigan native will be made available in a weighted lottery on Tuesday.
Saad scored an NCAA freshma- high 19 goals for the University of Michigan last year, helping the Wolverines to a Big Ten championship and place in the NCAA Final Four. He left school after his freshman season to pursue European options, but ultimately returned to the United States, where he has signed with MLS.
The scouting report on Saad is he's a natural-born finisher, with a nose for goal, but needs maturing physically to handle the professional level. At 18, he's still young and should have a chance to develop, but will need to get stronger to earn minutes in MLS.
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