The LA Galaxy II announced Thursday that it has signed Forest Park graduate Chandler Vaughn.
The Galaxy II competes in the United Soccer League, which is a lower tier than Major League Soccer. Their first match is March 12.
Vaughn was drafted by the LA Galaxy in the third round (60th overall selection) of the 2022 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
With one year of eligibility remaining, the defender had the option of returning to play another season at Saint Louis University.
Vaughn has appeared in 33 games (31 starts) over the past two seasons with the Billikens after being traded from Pitt.
Vaughn, who graduated from Forest Park in 2018, has never played for the Bruins. Vaughn spent three semesters as a member of the U-17 residency program in Bradenton, Fla., and also played for the DC United Academy. He was a two-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American Youth All-American.
As a junior, Vaughn was key in elevating St. Louis to a 16-1-4 record, an undefeated regular season, 10 Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament titles. and an NCAA Quarterfinal appearance in 2021. He was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Tournament Team.
The Billikens led the A-10 in goals-against average (0.81) and shutouts (nine). Vaughn scored the golden goal in the Billikens’ win at Saint Joseph’s.