ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) James Rogers has signed his first MLS contract.Sporting FC announced the signing of their third round draft pick Wednesday.

Rogers had four goals and five assists in his final year at New Mexico. He was second in scoring on the team. In fact, Rogers finished his Lobo career ranked in the top 10 in assists, shots, points, goals and starts while leading the team to three straight NCAA Sweet 16 appearances.

The midfielder/forward was the 53rd overall selection in the 2015 MLS draft.