COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland men's soccer had three student-athletes invited to the 2025 MLS College Showcase: Lasse Kelp, Sadam Masereka, and Stephane Njike. The event gives top collegiate players the opportunity to train and compete in front of MLS technical staffs ahead of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.

Lasse Kelp, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, anchored one of the nation's top defensive units, playing all 1,730 minutes this season — the full 90 in every match, plus 110 in the NCAA Tournament game vs. UNC. Maryland led the Big Ten in goal differential and recorded nine shutouts, allowing just 12 goals in the regular season. Kelp added one goal and two assists, including a critical 85th-minute equalizer at Penn State.

Sadam Masereka, who led the Terps in both points and goals, delivered a standout senior season that earned him All-Big Ten First Team honors. His year was highlighted by a first-half hat trick in the regular-season finale at Michigan State — Maryland's first hat trick since 2017 and first in a single half since 2005.

Stephane Njike, also an All-Big Ten First Team selection, finished second on the team in goals, assists, and points, and led the Terps with four game-winning goals.

Major League Soccer announced the top 45 invitees for the 2025 MLS College Showcase, which will take place from December 10-13 in Mesa, Arizona. The four-day talent evaluation event will give technical staffs from MLS clubs an opportunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation ahead of 2026 MLS SuperDraft, which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET.