San Jose Earthquakes select Andrew Tarbell with 8th overall pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft

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Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell is set to compete for a spot between the sticks at Avaya Stadium.

The San Jose Earthquakes selected the Clemson University shot-stopper eighth overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, bringing on a goalkeeper who has enjoyed four respectable seasons in the NSCAA.

Tarbell, a member of the 2016 Generation Adidas class, comes with the added bonus of not counting against the salary cap, but the 6-foot-3 'keeper is also ready to fight for a starting role. He recorded nine clean sheets in 24 games last season with Clemson, conceding 22 goals in that spell.