Player Profiles

American goalkeeper who has built a strong professional career across Major League Soccer. A standout at Dartmouth College, he earned First Team All–Ivy League honors twice and was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 before completing his career at the University of Louisville. Drafted by the Chicago Fire in 2017, Cleveland later played key roles with Seattle Sounders FC and Austin FC, including 15 MLS starts in 2021, and continues his career with Sporting Kansas City.

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Former professional midfielder who starred at Westerville Central High School, earning All-State honors and setting the program’s career assists record. A highly ranked recruit, he went on to play college soccer at Ohio State and the University of Akron. Drafted by New York City FC in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, Mohamed also competed professionally with Memphis 901 and Columbus Crew 2, building a career defined by creativity and leadership in midfield.

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Former professional midfielder selected by the Colorado Rapids in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Raised in Westerville, Ohio, he starred collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, earning Second Team All-AAC honors as a senior. Appiah went on to play professionally in the United States and Finland, building a six-year career marked by technical skill and versatility before returning to competitive play in 2025 with Lions Sports Club.

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American midfielder for the Columbus Crew and a Columbus native who became the first player to progress from the Crew Academy to Crew 2 and the First Team. He joined the Academy in 2019 and signed a homegrown contract in 2024. Internationally, he has represented the U.S. at the U-17 and U-20 World Cups and was named MVP of the 2023 Generation adidas Cup.

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