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2015 MLS SuperDraft Class: Mid-Season Report

By Graham Neysmith

Jan 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Khiry Shelton shakes hands with commissioner Don Garber after being selected as the number two overall pick by New York City FC in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft at Philadelphia Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Khiry Shelton shakes hands with commissioner Don Garber after being selected as the number two overall pick by New York City FC in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft at Philadelphia Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Montreal Impact defender Calum Mallace (16) defends against Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster (2) during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire defeat the Montreal Impact 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Montreal Impact defender Calum Mallace (16) defends against Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster (2) during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire defeat the Montreal Impact 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

10th overall: Connor Hallisey, Midfielder, Sporting Kansas City

Hallisey has appeared in nine games so far this year, including two starts. Although listed as a midfielder, the Granite Bay, Calif., native has been used as a striker during his limited playing time. He has played just about 250 minutes this season, but SKC has only lost one of the nine matches he has appeared in.

9th overall: Clement Simonin, Defender, Toronto FC

The big French centre back started in TFC’s season opener, but hasn’t seen any MLS playing time since. He was loaned to TFC II in the USL, but only got one match in before going down with an injury. The Reds recently signed two veteran centre backs, so Simonin will have plenty of time to develop.

"“They don’t think he’s ready to play full time in MLS yet. My guess is he’ll see more time next year.” – Marco D’Onofrio, Editor, MLS Multiplex on Simonin"

8th overall: Zach Steinberger, Midfielder, Houston Dynamo

Being a rookie, Steinberger isn’t high on the Dynamo depth chart. He has only amassed three appearances this season, although he did see good minutes in the U.S. Open Cup. Steinberger did score 21 goals for the Michigan Bucks from 2012 to 2014, so maybe a loan to the Indy Eleven of the NASL to close out the season will help him find his offensive touch at the pro level.

"“Zach has not had a lot of playing time in the last month primarily due to the influx of new and more experienced players. Houston has a plethora of midfielders.” – Louis Roesch, Editor, Orange in the Oven"

7th overall: Matt Polster, Defender, Chicago Fire

Polster is the player who has been experiencing the most success out of the 2015 draft class not named Cyle Larin. He has started all but two matches for the Fire this year, and is second on the club in minutes played. Very impressive for a 22-year-old rookie. Considering the Fire are a team in transition, it’s no wonder they are giving a young player significant time. It already looks like Polster could be patrolling the Fire back line for years to come.

6th overall: Alex Bono, Goalkeeper, Toronto FC

Bono was immediately loaned down to the USL and TFC II after being drafted. He will be in tough to find playing time with Quillan Roberts, who is from just down the road from Brampton, Ont., and who has been with the club’s academy since 2009. At this point, it’s tough to say which of the two youngsters is the goalkeeper of the future in T.O.

"“Bono has been a stud with TFC II this year, and a lot of people in the organization are really high on him.” – Marco D’Onofrio"

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