American-born midfielder of Nigerian descent Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu has been extended an invitation to the adidas MLS Player Combine which begins on Sunday, January 8 in California. <br /><br />The 22-year-old was among thirteen more players added to the 53 initially selected by Major League Soccer.<br /><br />Wheeler-Omiunu majored in Economics at the prestigious Harvard University and started all fifteen games for the soccer team in 2016, and also defended the colours of Seattle Sounders U23s.<br /><br />His father played for the youth team of Nigeria while his grandfather represented the senior national team, according to the Boston Globe. <br /><br />The 2017 MLS SuperDraft will be held in Los Angeles on Friday, January 13.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : soundersfc.com<br />