Forge FC announced the signing of forward Jace Kotsopoulos to a U SPORTS Development Contract on Thursday.

Kotsopoulos, 21, was selected by Forge in the first round, third overall, in the 2018 CPL–U SPORTS Draft. He attended Forge FC’s preseason training camp earlier this season.

The 5-9, 155-pound native of Burlington, Ontario completed his fourth season with the University of Guelph in 2018 and led Ontario University Athletics soccer circuit in goals (15) and points (19). For his efforts, he was named an OUA West First-Team All-Star, the OUA West Most Valuable Player and U SPORTS Player of the Year. Kotsopoulos is the Gryphons’ all-time leading scorer with 53 goals and seven assists for 60 points in 57 career games (53 starts).

We've signed former @guelph_gryphons, Jace Kotsopoulos, to a @USPORTSca Development Contract!

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— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) May 16, 2019