DC United selected Nikola Markovic, a talented center back from NC State and part of the 2026 Generation adidas class, as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, aiming to bolster their defense after a challenging 2025 season.
Major League Soccer announced the list of 436 eligible players for the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, featuring talent from 150 colleges, with D.C. United holding the top pick. Coverage is available on MLS platforms, and the list is subject to change.
Patrick Agyemang, a key player for Charlotte FC and US Men's National Team, has transferred to Derby County for a club record fee, marking a significant milestone as the first player from Charlotte's youth pathway to be sold for a multi-million-dollar transfer.
The MLS SuperDraft 2024 has concluded, and this article provides a club-by-club grade for all 29 participants. Each team's picks are evaluated, highlighting potential prospects, international players, and the overall strategy of the clubs. Some notable selections include Jayden Hibbert by Atlanta United, Bryan Dowd by Chicago Fire, Wayne Frederick and Kimani Stewart-Baynes by Colorado Rapids, and Malachi Jones by New York City FC.
The Portland Timbers have selected winger Kyle Linhares from Georgetown University in the second round and forward Gage Guerra from the University of Louisville in the third round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. The team acquired allocation money from Nashville SC in exchange for their 11th overall pick. Linhares made 76 appearances for Georgetown, scoring seven goals and providing 18 assists, while Guerra finished the 2023 season with seven goals for Louisville.
The 2024 MLS SuperDraft is approaching, and there are several promising prospects across different positions. Bryan Dowd from Notre Dame stands out as a top goalkeeper, while players like Hugo Bacharach, Nate Jones, Jamar Ricketts, Kevin Bonilla, and Hosei Kijima are among the notable prospects in their respective positions. These players have shown potential and could make an impact in MLS with the right opportunity.