2021 MLS SuperDraft explained
The 2021 MLS SuperDraft was the 22nd edition of the SuperDraft conducted by Major League Soccer. The SuperDraft is held every January prior to the start of the MLS season. The 2020 SuperDraft was the first held exclusively via conference call and web streaming.[1] The Draft was once again held virtually, and began on January 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and consisted of three rounds (shortened from four rounds in prior years). Compensatory picks were conveyed to teams that received fourth-round picks via trades.[2] [3]
Format
The SuperDraft format has remained constant throughout its history and closely resembles that of the NFL Draft:
- Any expansion teams receive the first picks. MLS has announced that Austin FC[4] would begin play as an expansion team in 2021.
- Non-playoff clubs receive the next picks in reverse order of prior season finish.
- Teams that made the MLS Cup Playoffs are then ordered by which round of the playoffs they are eliminated.
- The winners of the MLS Cup are given the last selection, and the losers the penultimate selection.
Player selection
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Compensatory picks
The draft was shortened to three rounds, from four rounds as in prior years. Compensatory picks were awarded to clubs that had acquired fourth round picks via earlier trades.
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2021 SuperDraft trades
- Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Compensatory picks
Notable undrafted players
Homegrown players
Players who signed outside of MLS
This is a list of eligible players who signed in leagues outside of MLS prior to the SuperDraft
Other notable players
Summary
Selections by college athletic conference
Schools with multiple draft selections
Selections | Schools |
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5 | Virginia |
4 | Georgetown |
3 | Clemson, North Carolina, Ohio State, SMU, Wake Forest |
2 | Denver, James Madison, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, South Florida, Virginia Tech, Washington | |
Notes and References
- News: Fuhrmeister . Chris . November 15, 2019 . MLS to get rid of live SuperDraft in 2020 . . January 9, 2020 . December 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219155244/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/mls-superdraft-changes-2020/ . dead .
- Web site: Sigal . Jonathan . MLS SuperDraft 2021 to have three rounds, Austin FC get first pick . MLSSoccer.com . December 16, 2020 . December 16, 2020.
- Web site: Rueter . Jeff . Stejskal . Sam . MLS will trim 2021 SuperDraft to three rounds from four: Sources . The Athletic . November 18, 2020 . November 18, 2020.
- Web site: Austin FC to Begin Play in MLS in 2021. January 15, 2019. Major League Soccer.
- News: Atlanta United signs Machop Chol as Homegrown Player. Atlanta United. January 19, 2021. January 19, 2021.
- Web site: Sigal . Jonathan . Andres Jasson signs with NYCFC, departs Yale early . New England Soccer Journal . January 1, 2021 . November 20, 2020.
- Web site: Liljenwall . Ari . Columbus Crew SC signs academy midfielder Isaiah Parente to Homegrown contract . MLSSoccer.com . January 13, 2021 . January 11, 2021.
- News: Dulysse Inks Professional Contract With Revolution II. Manhattan Jaspers. December 9, 2020. January 22, 2021.
- Web site: Indy Eleven Makes Pair of Moves at USL Championship's Roster Deadline. Indy Eleven. September 21, 2020. January 14, 2021. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116004439/https://www.indyeleven.com/news_article/show/1123751-indy-eleven-makes-pair-of-moves-at-usl-championship-s-roster-deadline. dead.
- News: Lancaster County native Sean O'Hearn signs with New England Revolution II. Brotherly Game. December 3, 2020. January 22, 2021.
- Web site: Sporting Kansas City II adds U.S. youth international Aedan Stanley. Sporting Kansas City. January 15, 2021. January 15, 2021.
- Web site: NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF ALBUQUERQUE NATIVE ALEX TOUCHE. New Mexico United. Staff. January 12, 2021. New Mexico United.