TORONTO - Rams men's soccer midfielder Jacob Carlos has been selected by Valour Football Club with the 12th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 CPL-U SPORTS Draft. Valour plays at IG Field in Winnipeg, Man., and has competed in the league since its inaugural season. 

Carlos becomes the first Ryerson Ram ever to be selected in the CPL-U SPORTS Draft since its first edition in 2018.

Carlos, a native of Mississauga, Ont. and a product of Toronto FC Academy, appeared in 11 games in his rookie season in the OUA, scoring two goals and adding two assists this past fall. In addition, the St. Martin Secondary School graduate spent time in Europe, playing in Portugal (Académico de Viseu F.C., 2017-18) and Sweden (IK Frej, 2016-17) following a successful stint with Elgin Mills SC.

Carlos was one of 162 U SPORTS athletes who declared for the draft, with just 16 being selected. Teammate Kai Martin also declared for the draft.

The Rams wish to congratulate Carlos and wish him the best of luck in the CPL. 

Founded in 2017, the Canadian Premier League (CPL) is Canada's premier national soccer league, with eight teams in five different provinces. The first season took place in 2019, and the champion of the CPL earns a berth in the CONCACAF League.