H-Town Bound: Pitt’s Arturo Ordonez selected by Houston Dynamo with 39th overall pick

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A stalwart along the back line for much of the past three seasons and one of the program’s leaders, Pitt men’s soccer center back was selected by Houston Dynamo with the 39th overall selection in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday afternoon.

Welcome to H-Town, Arturo 🤘

The University of Pittsburgh defender concludes our current selections in the 2022 #SuperDraft. pic.twitter.com/tBvM0gDbO2

— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) January 11, 2022

As a key anchor along the back line the past three seasons, Ordoñez finished the 2021 season with three goals, one assist and 18 shots in 19 games played.

The Salou, Spain, native was a pivotal piece to the Panther back line that earned six shutouts this season and set a school record with 11 wins at home. Ordoñez‘s efforts on the field earned him All-ACC Second Team and All-ACC Tournament Team honors.

In addition to Ordonez, Pitt’s Jasper Löeffelsend was also selected on Tuesday, in the 81st round, by Real Salt Lake.

Pitt’s Jasper Löeffelsend selected 81st overall in MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake

Alexander Dexter are also on the eligible list of players for this year’s draft, which will go three rounds.

Pathway to the Pros: Three Panthers land on eligibility list ahead of Tuesday’s MLS SuperDraft

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Panthers Drafted Under Head Coach Jay Vidovich

2018 – Pol Planellas – Second Round, 24^th Overall Pick – Los Angeles FC
2019 – Javi Perez – Third Round, 64^th Overall Pick – Los Angeles FC
2021 – Edward Kizza – First Round, 24^th Overall Pick – New England Revolution
2022 – Arturo Ordoñez – Second Round, 39^th Overall Pick – Houston Dynamo
2022 – Jasper Löeffelsend – Third Round, 81^st Overall Pick – Real Salt Lake

In addition, Bryce Washington signed a homegrown contract with Atlanta United FC in June of 2021 following the conclusion of the College Cup