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Shokalook Signs MLS Contract After Next Pro Success

Erie native Jason Shokalook has signed an MLS contract through 2026 after a stellar 2025 season in MLS Next Pro, where he won the Golden Boot and was MVP finalist.

Jason Shokalook, raised in Erie, PA, has overcome a challenging childhood of extensive travel for sports training to reach Major League Soccer. After excelling at University of Akron and being selected by Chicago Fire in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Shokalook dominated MLS Next Pro with 20 goals, earning him the Golden Boot and MVP finalist honors before his promotion to the first team.