One Day To Go: 2015 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas

For the 11th consecutive year, the MLS SuperDraft will be held in conjunction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention, and will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Philadelphia Convention Center, in Philadelphia, Pa.

All 20 MLS teams will select from approximately 250 top collegiate, youth and international draft-eligible players. This year, the SuperDraft will consist of two rounds, each with 21 picks. Notable selections in past years include: U.S. men’s national team and Seattle Sounders FC forward Clint Dempsey (2004); Orlando City SC’s newly acquired Brek Shea (2008); 2012 MLS Cup VW MVP and 2014 MLS Cup winner Omar Gonzalez of the LA Galaxy (2009); 2014 MLS Cup runner-up, the New England Revolution’s Andrew Farrell (2013) and 2014 Rookie of the Year, Tesho Akindele of FC Dallas (2014). 

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The SuperDraft will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET and streamed live on MLSsoccer.com.

 

Landon Donovan tribute event

At 10:30 a.m. ET, ahead of the MLS SuperDraft, Major League Soccer will pay tribute to Landon Donovan, honoring him for his significant contributions to the League.

This landmark event will be held at the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia – Grand Ballroom Salon E.

Interview opportunities with Landon Donovan and MLS Commissioner Don Garber will be immediately following.

MLS WORKS community service project

MLS WORKS and Philadelphia Union partnered with MLS SuperDraft prospects for Philabundance community service project. The players sorted and packed food for local food banks while in the city prior to the 2015 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas.

 

More photos from the event are available at USATodaySportsImages.com

 

2015 SuperDraft eligible draft list

As of January 14, a total of 263 college players, Generation adidas signees and youth internationals are eligible to be drafted in tomorrow’s 2015 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. A full list of the eligible players can be found HERE.

 

SuperDraft order – as it stands

 

Following is the SuperDraft order as of Jan, 14, barring any last-minute deals before selections are made. The draft order can also be found on MLSsoccer.com HERE.

ROUND 1

1.     Orlando City SC

2.     New York City FC

3.     Montreal Impact

4.     San Jose Earthquakes

5.     Portland Timbers (from Colorado Rapids)

6.     Toronto FC (from Chivas USA)

7.     Chicago Fire

8.     Houston Dynamo

9.     Toronto FC

10.  Sporting Kansas City (from Philadelphia Union)

11.  Toronto FC (from Portland Timbers)

12.  Sporting Kansas City

13.  Vancouver Whitecaps FC

14.  Columbus Crew SC

15.  FC Dallas

16.  Real Salt Lake

17.  D.C. United

18.  New York Red Bulls

19.  Colorado Rapids (from FC Dallas)

20.  Sporting Kansas City (from New England Revolution)

21.  LA Galaxy

ROUND 2

1.     Orlando City SC

2.     New York City FC

3.     Portland Timbers (from Montreal Impact)

4.     Orlando City SC (from San Jose)

5.     Colorado Rapids

6.     Seattle Sounders FC (from Chivas USA)

7.     Chicago Fire

8.     Toronto FC

9.     Sporting Kansas City

10.  Philadelphia Union

11.  Portland Timbers

12.  New England Revolution (from Sporting Kansas City)

13.  Portland Timbers (from Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

14.  Columbus Crew SC

15.  Houston Dynamo (from FC Dallas)

16.  Toronto FC

17.  Vancouver Whitecaps FC

18.  New York Red Bulls

19.  Seattle Sounders FC

20.  Philadelphia Union (from New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids)

21.  D.C. United (from LA Galaxy)

For details on how teams have acquired their draft positions, visit the MLSsoccer.com Tracker HERE.

By: Editor