Two top players in Vermont soccer history plan to continue their careers in Major League Soccer. Niklas Herceg and Maxmillian Kissel, who both were both a part of the University of Vermont men’s soccer national championship team and Vermont Green FC USL League Two Championship team, were selected in the 2025 MLS Superdraft. Herceg was taken 16th overall by Dallas FC. He becomes the fourth first-round MLS draft pick in UVM men’s soccer history. Herceg just wrapped up his sophomore season at Vermont, winning America East Goalkeeper of the Year honors, and was a MAC Herman Trophy Semifinalist. Kissel was taken as the 90th and final pick of the draft by Inter Miami CF. Kissel was an America East All-Conference Second Team selection in 2024 and was awarded the 2024 NCAA Tournament’s most outstanding offensive player when the Catamounts won the national title in 2024. The two Catamounts join three other Vermont Green FC teammates from their summer championship team as MLS draft picks this year. Enzo Dovlo was selected 12th overall by Atlanta United FC. Ayoub Lajhar was taken by FC Cincinnati as the 55th pick. Stephane Njike was taken with the 61st pick by DC United. Jahiem Wickham, the 2024 Vermont Green FC goalkeeper, was taken 82nd overall by Charlotte FC.

BURLINGTON, Vt. —

Two top players in Vermont soccer history plan to continue their careers in Major League Soccer.

Niklas Herceg and Maxmillian Kissel, who both were both a part of the University of Vermont men’s soccer national championship team and Vermont Green FC USL League Two Championship team, were selected in the 2025 MLS Superdraft.

Herceg was taken 16th overall by Dallas FC. He becomes the fourth first-round MLS draft pick in UVM men’s soccer history. Herceg just wrapped up his sophomore season at Vermont, winning America East Goalkeeper of the Year honors, and was a MAC Herman Trophy Semifinalist.

Kissel was taken as the 90th and final pick of the draft by Inter Miami CF. Kissel was an America East All-Conference Second Team selection in 2024 and was awarded the 2024 NCAA Tournament’s most outstanding offensive player when the Catamounts won the national title in 2024.

The two Catamounts join three other Vermont Green FC teammates from their summer championship team as MLS draft picks this year. Enzo Dovlo was selected 12th overall by Atlanta United FC. Ayoub Lajhar was taken by FC Cincinnati as the 55th pick. Stephane Njike was taken with the 61st pick by DC United.

Jahiem Wickham, the 2024 Vermont Green FC goalkeeper, was taken 82nd overall by Charlotte FC.