WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER  PLAYERS IN THE PROS



Former William Jewell College soccer players Kevin Nekuda (left), Josh Howard (center) and Allan Nekuda (right) after playing a game with the Kansas City Wizards (MLS) reserves in 2008.

William Jewell College players drafted professionally: 



Blake Ryan Kansas City Comets (MISL), 2005 MISL College Draft, 5th Round

Blake Ryan Milwaukee Wave (MISL), 2006 MISL Dispersal Draft, 10th Round 

Allan Nekuda Detroit Ignition (MISL), 2007 MISL College Draft, 2nd Round



William Jewell College players playing for professional teams: 



Blake Ryan Kansas City Wizards (MLS) Reserve League Games (2005, 2006) 

Blake Ryan Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) Reserve League Game (2006) 

Allan Nekuda Kansas City Wizards (MLS) Reserve League Games (2007) 


Allan Nekuda also played two preseason games in Argentina with the KC Wizards (MLS) in 2007.



WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER

PLAYERS IN PRO COMBINES/SHOWCASES 

Allan Nekuda United Soccer Leagues Player Showcase (2006)

WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER

PLAYERS IN THE PDL



USL PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

The top U23 men’s amateur league in North America lives in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the development ground for elite players. The schedule is augmented by participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various exhibitions. Players have the ability to compete in the PDL throughout the summer months in a professionalized setting while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league is the proving ground for players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game.


William Jewell College players with Premier Development League (PDL) experience: 

John Barber Kansas City Brass (2005-2006) 

Dusty Green Kansas City Brass (2003-2004) 

Josh Howard Kansas City Brass (2005-2006) 

Allan Nekuda Kansas City Brass (2002-2006) 

Kevin Nekuda Kansas City Brass (2004-2006) 

Michael Patton Kansas City Brass (2002-2005) 

Blake Ryan Kansas City Brass (2002-2005) 

Jeremy Snowden Kansas City Brass (2003) 

Kurt Van Pelt Kansas City Brass (2003)

Jake Wyllie Kansas City Brass (2003)