Major League Soccer today announced the details for the MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas, which will take place on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. CT.
Fans can follow the live stream of the first round of the virtual player selection event on MLSSoccer.com. Second and third round selections will be available on
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Houston Dynamo FC currently have three picks in the draft beginning with the third overall selection. Houston also holds the No. 30 and No. 57 pick in the draft.
The MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas will consist of three rounds of player selection. Following Austin FC’s opening pick in each round, clubs will make their selections in reverse order of the 2020 regular season standings, taking into account postseason performance in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Any club that received a fourth-round pick via trade will have a compensatory pick at the conclusion of the third round.
Players eligible for selection in MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas include college seniors, Generation adidas players, and players that have waived their college eligibility by competing in a domestic professional league. The list of players eligible for selection will be made available in the days leading up to the draft.
Following MLS SuperDraft, pre-signed seniors, Generation adidas players and select additional draftees will join their MLS clubs for the 2021 preseason, while others may continue to compete for their colleges before reporting to their MLS clubs in late May.
The official rules and procedure for MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas are available here. Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks.
