Major League Soccer announced the signings of eight underclassmen to Generation adidas contracts ahead of Wednesday's MLS Draft.

Slated to begin at 5 p.m. EST (MLSsoccer.com), the three-round event will see some of college soccer's best talent get a chance at making it in MLS.

Pac-12 Freshman of the Year CJ Fodrey (San Diego State) and Duke Shak Mohammed headline this year's group. Mohammed was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and is contention for the No. 1 overall pick.

2023 Generation adidas Class

CB Joey Akpunonu, Bowling Green

F Calvin Fodrey, San Diego State

F Ilijah Paul, Washington

CB Moise Bambito, New Hampshire

F Shakur Mohammed, Duke

F Joshua Bolma, Maryland

W Owen O'Malley, Creighton

LB Joey Skinner, Creighton

The full list of draft eligible players is here.

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