Lewis handed chance in Major League Soccer

In the genes: Lewis enjoyed an impressive season for Boston College, leading the Eagles scoring charts with seven goals (Photograph by Akil Simmons)



Zeiko Lewis will be looking to catch the eye at next months adidas Major League Soccer Player Combine in Los Angeles.

The Bermuda winger is one of 53 Division I collegiate players invited to take part in the five-day camp, which runs from January 8 to 12.

All invited players will be eligible for selection in next years MLS SuperDraft at the LA Convention Centre on January 13.

The 21-year-old, the grandson of former North American Soccer League professional Fred Pinks Lewis and son of Troy Lewis  a former top local player himself  enjoyed a superb season for Boston College last season, finishing as top scorer with seven goals.

A committee of MLS coaches and NCAA Division I coaches from every conference selected the invitees, all of whom completed their college eligibility this season, read an article on Bostons Colleges website.

Lewis earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference accolades in all four seasons he played at Boston College. He earned All-ACC First Team honours as a senior and was a three-time second team member. He also won ACC Freshman of the Year honours in 2013.

As a senior, the Pembroke, Bermuda, product led Boston College with seven goals, five assists and 19 points.

He ranked sixth in the ACC in points, eighth in goals and ninth in assists.

He shone in the postseason, scoring all four BC goals in the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. He scored three times in the ACC Championship, leading the Eagles to the semi-finals, and then scored the lone goal in a 1-0 opening-round win against Fordham in the NCAA Tournament.

Lewis finished his career as the all-time assist leader at Boston College with 27. He also ranks sixth in career points [63] and tenth in goals [18].

Bermuda players Jonté Smith, Lejuan Simmons, Drewonde Bascome and Shayne Hollis have all attended the MLS Player Combine in previous years.