UNLV’S Danny Musovski expected to be 1st-round pick in MLS Superdraft

Las Vegas native to learn next destination today in Philadelphia

College soccer typically doesn’t receive much attention, regardless of the university. Players, even the best of the best, are relative unknowns.

Most games aren’t televised, crowds are sparse and there’s little excitement until the NCAA Tournament. And when you play at mid-major UNLV, it’s even more difficult to stand out.

Yet, Las Vegas native and Liberty High product Danny Musovski flourished in his four-year Rebel career, setting a Western Athletic Conference record with 47 goals and 117 points to make his mark nationally. (UNLV soccer is part of the WAC because the Mountain West doesn’t offer the sport.)

Musovski is expected to be a firstround pick Friday in the MLS Superdraft in Philadelphia, cementing his claim as one of UNLV’S all-time greats. He’ll likely be the program’s highest draft pick into MLS, surpassing Boomer Arbelaez (30th overall in 2005) and Rod Dyachenko (31st in 2006), according to UNLV.

“I always believed it didn’t matter what school I went to as long as I played my game, I would get recognized,” said Musovski, a center forward. “I am in a good position now.”

Musovski had six goals and 18 points during his freshman season of 2014 with UNLV to catch the eye of MLS officials. Like many other top college players, he was invited during the summer to train with MLS teams, spending time with San Jose, Seattle and Kansas City.

Those clubs saw firsthand what Musovski does best: “I’m a guy who can score goals,” he said.

As a sophomore, Musovski scored 14 goals — the most for a UNLV player since 1990 — and was the league’s Offensive Player of the Year. His 34 points were the fourth highest nationally, and multiple publications listed him as an All-american.

Then, as a junior, he led UNLV to its first NCAA Tournament win since 1987.

“You don’t pay attention to the stats and numbers when you are playing,” he said. “It’s all about the outcome of the