FAIRFAX, Va. - Former George Mason men's soccer standout Taylor Morgan became just the eighth Patriot to have the opportunity to extend his career in Major League Soccer (MLS) as he was drafted by the Toronto FC on Tuesday afternoon.

Drafted in the fourth round of the MLS Supplemental Draft (58^th pick), Morgan is the first Mason player drafted since 2009 when forward Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft.

"Taylor has worked incredibly hard for this moment, and put himself in a position to make it at the next level," said Mason Head Coach Greg Andrulis. "His athleticism,professionalism  and character is something that is desirable as a professional athlete. He was one of the top forwards in college soccer last season, now he gets to compete for a spot at the highest level. The Mason soccer family is thrilled for Taylor and his family on a day when goals and dreams are realized."

An All-CAA First Team selection in 2012, Morgan started all 19 matches for the Patriots, finishing the season with a team and league-best 13 goals, a single-season personal best. He recorded three two-goal matches on the season, achieving the feat in wins over St. Francis (N.Y.), Towson and Delaware. Morgan was named the CAA Men's Soccer Player of the Week on October 29 after registering two goals in a 2-0 win at Delaware on October 24 before leading the team with five shots in a 0-0 double-overtime draw at Northeastern.

For his career the Southampton, England native appeared in 50 matches with 48 starts, racking up 53 points on 23 goals and seven assists over three seasons.