Hafferty Selected in Second Round of MLS Draft by Inter Miami
January 21, 2021 | Men's Soccer
Oregon State defender chosen with 37th overall pick
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State's Joe Hafferty has been selected in the second round of 2021 MLS SuperDraft, which was held Thursday.
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Hafferty was taken by Inter Miami with the 37th overall pick. He joins, Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United – 31st overall – 2019), Don Tchilao (LA Galaxy – 36th – 2019), Jordan Jones (LAFC – 47th overall – 2018), Timmy Mueller (Portland Timbers – 63rd – 2018), Khiry Shelton (NYCFC – 2nd overall – 2015), Will Seymore (FC Dallas – 56th overall – 2015), Emery Welshman (Toronto FC – 16th overall – 2013), Danny Mwanga (Philadelphia Union – 1st overall – 2010), Robbie Findley (LA Galaxy – 16th overall – 2007), Ryan Johnson (Real Salt Lake – 26th overall – 2006) and Alan Gordon (LA Galaxy – 53rd overall – 2004) as Beavers selected in the draft.
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Hafferty was an All-Pac-12 First Team honoree last season. The senior was a stalwart for the Beavers in 2019, seeing time both on the back line and in the midfield. The Renton, Wash. native was an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention as a sophomore.
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In his three seasons with Oregon State Hafferty has appeared in 53 matches, making 50 starts. He has amassed a total of nine points on two goals and three assists.
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Oregon State finished the 2019 season with a record of 8-6-2, marking the first time the program has recorded back-to-back winning seasons since 2002-03. The Beavers will return to action next month, as the Pac-12 has delayed its men's soccer season to start in February.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Hafferty was taken by Inter Miami with the 37th overall pick. He joins, Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United – 31st overall – 2019), Don Tchilao (LA Galaxy – 36th – 2019), Jordan Jones (LAFC – 47th overall – 2018), Timmy Mueller (Portland Timbers – 63rd – 2018), Khiry Shelton (NYCFC – 2nd overall – 2015), Will Seymore (FC Dallas – 56th overall – 2015), Emery Welshman (Toronto FC – 16th overall – 2013), Danny Mwanga (Philadelphia Union – 1st overall – 2010), Robbie Findley (LA Galaxy – 16th overall – 2007), Ryan Johnson (Real Salt Lake – 26th overall – 2006) and Alan Gordon (LA Galaxy – 53rd overall – 2004) as Beavers selected in the draft.
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Hafferty was an All-Pac-12 First Team honoree last season. The senior was a stalwart for the Beavers in 2019, seeing time both on the back line and in the midfield. The Renton, Wash. native was an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention as a sophomore.
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In his three seasons with Oregon State Hafferty has appeared in 53 matches, making 50 starts. He has amassed a total of nine points on two goals and three assists.
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Oregon State finished the 2019 season with a record of 8-6-2, marking the first time the program has recorded back-to-back winning seasons since 2002-03. The Beavers will return to action next month, as the Pac-12 has delayed its men's soccer season to start in February.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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