The countdown of the Top 5 in the USL 20 Under 20 series continues with a player who went from being a standout Academy signing in the New York Red Bulls II’s first season, to a freshman sensation at the University of Virginia, and now a Homegrown centerpiece for the current USL Eastern Conference leaders.

No. 3: Derrick Etienne Jr., New York Red Bulls II

The son of a former USL player, Derrick Etienne Jr. has shown himself to be one of the brightest prospects to come out of the Red Bulls Academy over the past two seasons in the USL. Signed to an Academy contract in 2015, Etienne had three goals and three assists in 14 appearances before departing for his freshman season at the University of Virginia.