San Jose Earthquakes sign defender Oskar Ågren through the 2022 MLS season

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired defender Oskar Ågren through the 2022 Major League Soccer season with options from 2023 through 2025. 

He joins after becoming one of San Jose’s first-round picks in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, selected as 13th overall out of Clemson University. The Earthquakes side originally got the pick from D.C. United for a second-round selection, number 36 overall, and $100,000 in General Allocation Money.

"We targeted Oskar in the SuperDraft after being very impressed with his contributions and leadership at Clemson," San Jose general manager Chris Leitch said in a release. "He's worked hard throughout this offseason, and we're excited about his ability to transition to the MLS level."

During his collegiate career, Ågren inspired Clemson to the 2021 NCAA Division 1 national title. He was also named a Second Team All-American and First Team All-ACC defender before standing as one of three MAC Hermann Trophy finalists.

The 23-year-old featured for Swedish side IF Limhamn Bunkeflo 07 before arriving at Clemson to play college soccer.

San Jose also signed forward Ousseni Bouda as the number 8 overall pick in the first round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Bouda is a Stanford product and Generation Adidas signing.