With the 32nd overall pick of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft (acquired via trade with Orlando City SC in exchange for Targeted Allocation Money), D.C. United selected midfielder Paul Clowes from Clemson University.
Here is everything you need to know about the new Black-and-Red player.
Paul Clowes
Pronounced: CLOWSE
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-9
Weight: 150
DOB: 12/27/1993
Hometown: Manchester, England
College: Clemson University
Career Highlights
2015
24 Games Played (24 Starts), 2 Goals, 1 Assists
MAC Hermann Semifinalist. NSCAA Second Team All-America. NSCAA First Team All-South Region. First Team All-ACC.
2014
21 Games Played (21 Starts), 2 Goals, 5 Assists
ACC Tournament MVP. Second Team All-ACC. TopDrawerSoccer.com Postseason Top 100. TopDrawerSoccer.com ACC Top 20. Clemson Dean’s List in Fall 2014.
2013
21 Games Played (18 Starts), 0 Goals, 2 Assists
2012
20 Games Played (19 Starts), 0 Goals, 3 Assists
Played for Manchester City from ages 6-18, including two years as a scholar/apprentice and one as team captain (2011/2012). He made reserve appearances in 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons. Clowes participated in the Adidas NextGen series.