MLS Super Draft 2026

[Zip_ME87]

The MLS 2026 Super Draft takes place Thursday, December 18, 2026 at 2 pm ET. https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/news/mls-superdraft-2026-tracker-order-selections

 

Here is the list of draft eligible players...https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2026-mls-superdraft-eligible-players

 

Akron players listed:

  Remi Agunbiade (2025 So) 

  Mitch Budler (2025 Sr)

  Stefan Dobrijevic (2025 Sr)

  Ashton Kamdem (2025 Sr)

  Freddy Kossahasse (2025 Jr)

 

 

 

Edited 15 hours ago by Zip_ME87

[TennZip]

Ashton and Mitch are both rated very highly in this article

 

https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/news/mls-superdraft-2026-top-prospects-by-position

[Zips1991]

4 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said:

The MLS 2026 Super Draft takes place Thursday, December 18, 2026 at 2 pm ET. https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/news/mls-superdraft-2026-tracker-order-selections

 

Here is the list of draft eligible players...https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2026-mls-superdraft-eligible-players

 

Akron players listed:

  Remi Agunbiade (2025 So) 

  Mitch Budler (2025 Sr)

  Stefan Dobrijevic (2025 Sr)

  Ashton Kamdem (2025 Sr)

  Freddy Kossahasse (2025 Jr)

 

 

 

I am admittedly always lost on MLS roster rules, despite being a massive Crew fan. I never take the time to learn the roster rules. Did Remi and Freddy declare for the draft? Are they able to come back if they are not drafted or do not sign? I seem to remember Dyson Clapier doing that.

[csims0917]

Players get drafted and come back pretty frequently. Probably works like baseball except you don’t get locked into not being drafted for multiple years but you get the option to go to college 

[TennZip]

3 hours ago, Zips1991 said:

I am admittedly always lost on MLS roster rules, despite being a massive Crew fan. I never take the time to learn the roster rules. Did Remi and Freddy declare for the draft? Are they able to come back if they are not drafted or do not sign? I seem to remember Dyson Clapier doing that.

I have as many questions as you do.....

Malik and Dyson were both drafted and came back

below is what MLS published

 

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2026-mls-superdraft-rules-and-regulations

 

 

when I type in MLS draft eligibility rules into google, Artificial Intelligence gives me this info?

 

who knows if AI is correct...about a formal player declaration?

 

MLS Draft eligibility primarily includes college seniors who've exhausted NCAA eligibility, but it's expanded to cover sophomores, juniors, certain Generation adidas players, and some non-collegiate internationals, with the league compiling a list based on club/coach input rather than a formal player declaration. 

 

         How Players Get on the List

Unlike the NFL/NBA, there's no formal "declaration" process for players.

MLS consults with clubs, scouts, and college coaches to create the official list of draft-eligible players each year. 

[TennZip]

This mock draft column.....is very high on the Zips draft prospects

He has Ashton being drafted by St Louis City.  Would be neat to have Emil and Ashton playing together again.

 

https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2026-major-league-soccer-mock-draft_aid55491

[Zip_ME87]

I had questions similar to those posted. Thanks for researching as best as possible. I know Malik and Dyson returned for a final collegiate season after being drafted. If a sophomore is drafted, could he return for two years or only one? 

[Zip_ME87]

While I’m concerned about potentially losing good players, I’ll be happy for any of our players who are drafted. Many Zips have had successful pro careers. Always happy to see more.