LOS ANGELES (January 13, 2017) – The New York Red Bulls selected midfielder Zeiko Lewis (No. 17, Boston College) in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Lewis, a native of Pembroke, Bermuda, has represented the Bermuda national team, including in World Cup Qualifiers. The midfielder played four years of college soccer for the Eagles, totaling 73 appearances and 70 starts.
Lewis finished with 18 goals and a school record 26 assists in his college career. He earned All-ACC accolades in all four seasons he played at Boston College.
He earned All-ACC First Team honors as a senior and was a three-time second team member. He also won ACC Freshman of the Year honors in 2013. He also ranks sixth in career points (63) and 10th in goals in program history.
Zeiko Lewis
Pronunciation: ZEE-KOH
College: Boston College
Height: 5-6
Weight: 145
Date of Birth: 6/4/1994
Hometown: Pembroke, Bermuda
Citizenship: Bermuda