See the topics covered in this article
- Strategic Divergence and the Example of Orlando and Philadelphia
- Clubs' Perspectives and Draft Valuation
- Sophomores and Juniors in the Draft
- The Chessboard of the MLS SuperDraft
- Which players might be selected?
The annual SuperDraft remains a point of heated discussion, with teams adopting distinct approaches to shape their rosters. However, its once-central relevance has faced challenges in the wake of the emergence of youth academies, international transfers, and heterogeneous strategies among clubs.
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Strategic Divergence and the Example of Orlando and Philadelphia
On one end of the spectrum, teams like the Philadelphia Union take a pragmatic stance, prioritizing trade deals and resource acquisition over draft picks. In contrast, clubs like Orlando City showcase the effectiveness of the draft by identifying talents such as Daryl Dike, whose significant impact led to a transfer valued at around $10 million.
Clubs' Perspectives and Draft Valuation
Different clubs employ varied strategies regarding the draft, ranging from aggressive trading of picks to careful selection of young talents. Craig Waibel, general manager of the Seattle Sounders, emphasizes the ongoing importance of the draft, despite its constantly evolving role, citing the consistency of the university system in producing players ready for the MLS.
Sophomores and Juniors in the Draft
An interesting twist unfolds in the 2024 edition of the SuperDraft, with the inclusion of college sophomores and juniors. This change opens up new possibilities for development, allowing clubs to craft personalized strategies to attract promising talents without compromising their eligibility in the NCAA.
The Chessboard of the MLS SuperDraft
The MLS SuperDraft continues to play a crucial role in roster building, although its importance has transformed over time. The draft remains a key piece in the complex puzzle of talent development and acquisition in the North American league.
Which players might be selected?
- Abrahamsson, Tom – RB – Florida Atlantic
- Adimabua, Nonso – F – California Berkeley
- Adnan, Noah – RCB – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: Bethesda SC
- Afonso, Leo – F – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Inter Miami CF, Philadelphia Union
- Ahlander, Axel – CM – Virginia
- Alejandre, Alex – CM – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: Chicago FC United
- Alonefti, Ploutarchos – F – Lipscomb
- Alphin, Trace – GK – Wake Forest
- Al-Qaq, Ahmad – AM – North Carolina
- Alvarez, Demian – RCB – Seattle
- Aman, Richie – RW – Washington | MLS NEXT Academy: Seacoast United
- Amaya, Jefferson – DM – High Point
- Anderson, Julian – CM – San Diego State | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Anderson, Steven – LB – Loyola Marymount
- Aoumaich, Adam – LW – Marshall
- Aoyama, Jason – CM – Navy | MLS NEXT Academy: FC DELCO, Philadelphia Union
- Arcoverde, Pedro – RCB – Missouri State
- Arias, Timothy – RB – Central Florida
- Arlotti, Alessandro – F – Harvard | MLS NEXT Academy: Boston Bolts
- Armas, Javier – LCB – Oregon State
- Atkinson, Nick – RB – Army
- Ault, Palmer – LW – Butler | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven
- Awodesu, Obafemi – RCB – Penn State | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union, Chargers Soccer Club
- Awoudor, Clarence – LW – Central Florida
- Azzam Ruiz, Camil – F – Iona
- Babalai, Jacob – F – Portland
- Bacharach, Hugo – RCB – Indiana
- Baer, Ryan – DM – West Virginia
- Baffour, KK – LW – Notre Dame
- Baldvinsson, Birgir – LB – Wisconsin
- Bank, Fletcher – RW – Stanford
- Bank, Palmer – LB – Stanford
- Barea, Jesus – AM – Missouri State
- Barker John, Damien – F – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: BW Gottschee, NYCFC, Metropolitan Oval
- Barrett, Zach – RCB – Vermont
- Barry, Hesron – LCB – Wisconsin Green Bay
- Bateson, Pierce – LW – UConn | MLS NEXT Academy: Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen
- Batista, Diego – CM – Providence
- Batrouni, Joey – GK – Virginia
- Bazini, Yaniv – AM – Vermont
- Beecham, Thomas – LCB – California Baptist
- Bell, Matthew – F – Marshall
- Bennage, Vincent – F – Davidson
- Bennett, Liam – LB – New Hampshire
- Bestilliero, Rodrigo – LB – Franklin Pierce
- Blanton, Josiah – LB – James Madison
- Blevins, Bryce – AM – Michigan | MLS NEXT Academy: Chicago FC United
- Bohane, Zachary – RW – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: De Anza Force
- Boneau, Bryce – CM – Notre Dame | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas
- Bonilla, Jose (Kevin) – RB – Portland | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas
- Brandt, Ethan – GK – Western Michigan
- Bright, Yannick – DM – New Hampshire
- Brisco, Khai – RB – Washington | MLS NEXT Academy: Seattle Sounders FC
- Broughton, Max – RCB – West Virginia
- Brown, Holden – GK – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven
- Bubb, Zane – RCB – Central Florida
- Burns, Lukas – GK – Providence | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Burns, Paddy – LB – Notre Dame
- Burns, Trevor – CM – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Caceres, Edrey – DM – Marquette | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Caldeira, Marcus – F – West Virginia
- Calderon, Giovanni – RCB – California State Fullerton | MLS NEXT Academy: Nomads
- Calheira, Taylor – F – Maryland Baltimore County
- Camara, Aboubacar – F – Kentucky
- Carlson, Simon – CM – Georgia State
- Carmichael, Kevin – RCB – California Berkeley
- Carmichael, Ryan – F – Hofstra
- Casas, Pep – CM – North Carolina Wilmington
- Castillo, Gerardo – LB – Virginia Commonwealth
- Castro, Jackson – LW – Creighton
- Chica, Daniel – CB – Loudon United
- Clagette, Brandon – RB – Northwestern | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Clapier, Dyson – LW – Akron | MLS NEXT Academy: Portland Timbers
- Clark, Brendan – LB – California Riverside | MLS NEXT Academy: D.C. United
- Coelho, Cristian – CM – Navy | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Contell, Jose – RW – UCLA
- Conway, Eli – F – UConn | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls
- Coons, Daniel – RCB – Dartmouth | MLS NEXT Academy: Columbus Crew
- Copetti, Stefan – AM – Maryland
- Creek, Brennan – CM – Kentucky
- Crockford, Nathan – GK – Wisconsin | MLS NEXT Academy: Chicago Fire
- Crowell, Parker – CM – Xavier | MLS NEXT Academy: Columbus Crew
- Cunningham, Okeefe – CM – Loyola Marymount
- Czech, Andrew – CM – North Carolina | MLS NEXT Academy: Sockers FC
- Da, Jayden – F – Duquesne
- Dadzie, Kojo – AM – Brown
- Daley, Amir – RB – Duke | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls
- Dang, Nick – RCB – Lipscomb
- Davila, Evan – CM – California Berkeley
- de Flores, Shane – M – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: De Anza Force, Ballistic United
- De Gannes, Andrew – LB – Oregon State | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- De Vicente, Jesus – RB – Illinois Chicago
- Denley, Nicholas – LB – Portland
- Dewing, Thaddaeus – F – Air Force
- Diarbian, Gevork – LW – Providence | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Diaz, David – LW – CV Fuego FC
- Dickey, Kent – GK – Villanova
- Diene, Babacar – F – Rider
- Dillon, Trevor – RCB – San Diego
- Diop, Mani – RCB – Washington | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Diop, Momo – CM – Rider
- Donnellan, Sam – F – Delaware
- Doody, Grayson – RB – UCLA | MLS NEXT Academy: LA Galaxy
- Dourado, Lucca – F – Central Florida
- Dowd, Bryan – GK – Notre Dame | MLS NEXT Academy: Chicago Fire, Chicago FC United
- Duggan, Morris – LCB – Marshall
- Duncan, Arik – F – California Berkeley
- Edwards, Nate – RB – Syracuse
- Ekeland, Ask – CM – Duquesne
- Ender, Lukas – RCB – Loyola Chicago
- Engmann, Christian – RCB – San Diego State
- Escobar, Mere – LW – Midwestern State
- Escribano, Christian – RB – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas
- Estrada, Camilo – CM – Northern Illinois | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas
- Evans, Connor – CM – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: Portland Timbers
- Evans, Tyger – LB – NCAA Transfer Portal | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Falsone, Sebastian – x – Louisville
- Farkarlun, Bryant – LW – Texas, Rio Grande Valley
- Farnos, Arnau – RW – Oregon State
- Farrington, Logan – F – Oregon State
- Fernandez, Nick – DM – Portland | MLS NEXT Academy: Barca Residence Academy
- Fisher, Mark – CM – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: Michigan Wolves
- Fleuriau Chateau, Nicolas – F – St. John's
- Flores, Luis – F – Oral Roberts
- Floriani, Max – RCB – Saint Louis
- Flynn, Galen – RB – Saint Louis | MLS NEXT Academy: Oakwood Soccer Club
- Fofanah, Buba – F – Portland | MLS NEXT Academy: Santa Barbara Soccer Club, Ventura County Fusion
- Fontana, Pietro – F – Central Arkansas
- Forbes, Jahlane – LB – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: Florida Kickers, Orlando City SC
- Frederick, Wayne – CM – Duke | MLS NEXT Academy: Bethesda SC
- Friedberg, Ryan – GK – Cornell
- Fuentes, Christopher – x – Richland Junior College
- Fujiwara, Kaoru – AM – Harvard | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Gallaway, Pierce – CM – Old Dominion
- Garcia Jr., Joel – RB – San Jose State
- Garcia-Pascual, Alvaro – F – Marshall
- Gardiner, Trey – RCB – Davidson
- Garvey, Ethan – RCB – College of Charleston
- Gates, John – RW – Loyola Chicago | MLS NEXT Academy: St. Louis Scott Gallagher
- Georgallides, Konstantinos – AM – Louisville
- Gerbet, Joran – DM – Clemson
- Goldman, Eli – F – New Hampshire
- Goldthorp, Eliot – AM – Hofstra
- Gomez, Sam – GK – Southern Illinois, Edwardsville | MLS NEXT Academy: St. Louis Scott Gallagher
- Gonzalez, Carlos – GK – California Riverside | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Golden State Force
- Gordon, Lorenzo – GK – American
- Graham, Ian – RCB – James Madison | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Grassi, Pietro – LCB – UCLA
- Greenlee, Pablo – RB – UCLA
- Guerra, Gage – F – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo
- Gunn, JD – GK – Memphis
- Guske, Owen – CM – Jacksonville | MLS NEXT Academy: Orlando City SC
- Gutierrez, Jerry – CM – Central Arkansas | MLS NEXT Academy: Colorado Rapids
- Hackworth, Larsen – CDM – St. Louis CITY2 | MLS NEXT Academy: IMG Academy
- Hagan, Emmanuel – RCB – North Carolina Greensboro
- Hald, Oliver – LCB – Southern Methodist
- Hallenberger, Josh – RW – Akron | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Hamelink, Max – CM – San Francisco
- Hammersley, Andrew – GK – Sacred Heart
- Hangi, Josue – GK – Georgia State
- Harms, John (JT) – GK – Indiana | MLS NEXT Academy: Columbus Crew
- Harper, Charlie – LCB – North Carolina
- Henry, Malik – AM – Akron | MLS NEXT Academy: Toronto FC
- Hernando, Carlos – RCB – West Virginia
- Hesselmeyer, Donovan – CM – South Florida | MLS NEXT Academy: Orlando City SC
- Hibbert, Jayden – GK – UConn | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls, Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen
- Hille, Luke – F – North Carolina State
- Hoard, Ethan – RCB – California Davis
- Hodgson, Carson – CM – Western Michigan
- Holbrook, Pierce – GK – Navy | MLS NEXT Academy: Real Colorado
- Hughes, Alec – F – UMass Amherst
- Humphrey, Turner – RCB – Oregon State
- Ignacio, Kaya – F – High Point | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Incera, Joseba – GK – New Hampshire
- Infuso, Pierce – LCB – Hofstra
- Innes, Colin – CM – Boston University
- Jaaskelainen, Emil – F – Long Island
- Jackson, David – CM – Navy | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Jackson, Kimball – CB – Lexington SC | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Cincinnati
- Jaridly, Rommee – RW – San Diego State | MLS NEXT Academy: Strikers FC
- Jeffus, Luke – CM – Tulsa
- Jennings, Maximus – RCB – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Soccer Club
- Johnson, Andrew – RCB – Cornell | MLS NEXT Academy: FC DELCO
- Johnson, Cole – GK – Southern Methodist | MLS NEXT Academy: Real Salt Lake - AZ
- Jones, Eliot – GK – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Jones, Josh – RCB – Louisville
- Jones, Malachi – RW – Lipscomb
- Jones, Nate – LCB – Washington
- Jorgensen, Frederik – LB – West Virginia
- Ka, Alioune – F – Cornell
- Kadono, Tetsuya – GK – California State Fullerton
- Kanagwa, Jonathan – CM – Virginia Commonwealth
- Katsaros, Elias – RCB – Tacoma Defiance | MLS NEXT Academy: Seattle Sounders FC
- Keenan, Maxwell – RW – Wisconsin
- Kelly, Zac – GK – Michigan State | MLS NEXT Academy: Michigan Jaguars
- Kiil, Jackson – F – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: Columbus Crew
- Kiingi, Kisa – RB – Cornell
- Kijima, Hosei – CM – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: IMG Academy
- Kina, Taha – LCB – Brown | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Kingston, Peter – LW – Washington | MLS NEXT Academy: Seattle Sounders FC
- Klein, Brennan – GK – Boston College
- Kocevski, Jeorgio – CM – Syracuse | MLS NEXT Academy: Rochester NY FC Academy
- Kolevski, Bojan – F – Cleveland State
- Korbus, Jordan – CM – San Diego State | MLS NEXT Academy: San Jose Earthquakes
- Korzeniowski, Stas – F – Pennsylvania | MLS NEXT Academy: Players Development Academy
- Kossa-Rienzi, Kalani – RB – Washington
- Krakowiak, Alexander – CM – James Madison | MLS NEXT Academy: Toronto FC
- Kropp, Dylan – RCB – Xavier | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven
- Kurija, Dominik – RB – New Hampshire
- Lagos, Eric – F – Yale
- Lambe, Connor – GK – California Berkeley
- Lara, Luis – F – Stetson
- Larsen, Brigham – F – Charlotte
- Larsson, Kevin – RW – James Madison
- LeBel, Bryce – LB – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls
- Lee, Jackson – GK – West Virginia
- Leibold, Giona – LB – Syracuse
- Lelin, Yanis – LB – James Madison
- Leon, Ivan – LCB – Central Arkansas
- Lepley, Tucker – CM – UCLA | MLS NEXT Academy: Sporting Kansas City
- Leroux, Beau – CM – San Jose State | MLS NEXT Academy: Breakers FC
- Leveque, Mateo – AM – Syracuse
- Linhares, Kyle – RW – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: Players Development Academy, New York Red Bulls
- Lopez, Antino – RCB – Duke | MLS NEXT Academy: Seattle Sounders, Shattuck-St. Mary’s
- Lowell, Jamie – GK – Maryland | MLS NEXT Academy: Seattle Sounders FC, Seacoast United
- Lukovic, Amer – CM – Montclair State | MLS NEXT Academy: Players Development Academy
- Lund, Nicklas – LB – Oregon State
- Lynch, Riley – F – Saint Mary's | MLS NEXT Academy: Phoenix Rising
- Maestre, Luis – LB – George Mason
- Maher, Joey – RCB – Indiana | MLS NEXT Academy: St. Louis Scott Gallagher
- Mangarov, Daniel – RW – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Midwest United
- Mangione, Peter – AM – Penn State | MLS NEXT Academy: Baltimore Armour, Orlando City SC
- Marin, Alexander – F – Fairfield
- Marshall, Oscar – DM – Acadia
- Materazzi, Davide – RCB – James Madison
- Maurer, Conner – RCB – Stanford | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls
- Maynez, Diego – AM – Northern Illinois | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas
- Mboma Dem, Kenji – F – Dayton
- McCamy, Collin – LCB – Northwestern
- McCormick, Luke – AM – West Virginia
- McDonald, Patrick – CM – Indiana | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven
- McRobb, Finn – LCB – High Point
- McSorley, Brendan – F – Providence | MLS NEXT Academy: Players Development Academy
- Mensah Jr., Ernest – RB – Xavier | MLS NEXT Academy: Sockers FC
- Mercado, Felipe – CM – Pittsburgh
- Meredith, Bryce – LCB – Memphis
- Mesalles, Ruben – LB – Duke | MLS NEXT Academy: IMG Academy, Tampa Bay United
- Metsack, Nathan – RCB – Stetson | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution, Oakwood Soccer Club
- Meyer, Wyatt – LCB – California Berkeley
- Meyers, Chris – LB – Washington
- Mihalic, Tommy – CM – Indiana | MLS NEXT Academy: Chicago FC United
- Mikina, Gabriel – RCB – Syracuse
- Miller, Jansen – RCB – Indiana
- Mimy, Schinieder – LB – Oral Roberts
- Mirkovic, Filip – CM – Pittsburgh | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls, Metropolitan Oval
- Mols, Casper – GK – Kentucky
- Montali, Francesco – GK – Boston University
- Montoute, Demarre – RCB – Marist
- Moore, Daniel – LB – Charlotte
- Morgan, Hakeem – F – St. Olaf College
- Morris, James – F – Seattle
- Mueller, Luis – LW – California Baptist
- Munoz, Ramon – RCB – San Francisco
- Murray, Max – RCB – Vermont
- Murrell, Jacob – F – Georgetown
- Mustre, Eduardo – F – Florida International
- Nagy, Zoltan – GK – Duquesne
- Ndiaye, Moussa – RCB – Virginia Commonwealth
- Niang, Babacar – AM – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: Players Development Academy, New York Red Bulls
- Nielsen, Kenny – RCB – Georgetown
- Nitzl, Alex – LB – Maryland
- Nocus, Ayden – CM – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: FC Dallas]
- Nto, Eno – F – Notre Dame
- Nutornutsi, Bright – F – Grand Canyon
- Nyandjo, Jono – RW – Charlotte
- Obara, Clay – LW – James Madison
- Ochoa, Andre – F – UCLA | MLS NEXT Academy: LA Galaxy, Strikers FC
- O'Connor, Aidan – RCB – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Ofunrein, Oje – F – Denver
- Okiyoshi, Taimu – CM – Marshall
- Oliver, Chase – AM – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Onodera, Taketo – DM – Seattle
- Ordonez, Roberto – AM – California State Fullerton
- Oyegunle, Olu – LCB – Syracuse
- Pacella, Daniel – CM – Vermont
- Paris, Sidney – AM – Wake Forest | MLS NEXT Academy: Toronto FC, Chicago Fire, Chicago FC United
- Parrish, Brandon – AM – Clemson | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Peck, Michael – RCB – Missouri State
- Pelà, Umberto – DM – Virginia
- Perez, Rocky – CM – South Carolina
- Petraeus, Alexander – RW – Southern Methodist
- Phillip, Kai – F – Evansville
- Powder, Samory – RB – Portland | MLS NEXT Academy: Cedar Stars Academy, New York Red Bulls, Players Development Academy, Portland Timbers
- Prego, Bernardo – RB – Providence
- Premack, Nolan – GK – California Baptist
- Primo, Eric – AM – Memphis
- Probo, Giorgio – CM – Creighton
- Pruter, Luke – GK – California Irvine | MLS NEXT Academy: LA Galaxy
- Quiah, Joseph – LW – Dayton
- Radivojsa, Matthew – CM – Notre Dame | MLS NEXT Academy: Toronto FC
- Ramirez, Miguel – F – Duke | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Randolph, Jacob – GK – North Carolina Wilmington
- Reaves, Anthony – RB – Cornell
- Reece, Maddux – CM – Davidson | MLS NEXT Academy: D.C. United
- Reese, Kyle – LCB – University of Nebraska, Omaha | MLS NEXT Academy: Sporting Kansas City
- Richmond, Nathan – RW – Clemson | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United, IMG Academy
- Ricketts, Jamar – LW – California State Northridge | MLS NEXT Academy: Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen
- Riecke, Jan – LCB – Harvard
- Roberts, Reid – LCB – San Francisco | MLS NEXT Academy: Real Colorado
- Robinson, Jonathan – LB – Western Michigan
- Robles, Rodrigo – F – James Madison
- Rodrigues dos Santos, Lineker – F – Memphis
- Rodriguez, Andres – DM – Virginia Commonwealth
- Røed, Sander – CM – Louisville
- Rogers, Max – LW – Yale
- Rogers, Quin – CM – Michigan | MLS NEXT Academy: De Anza Force
- Rome, Austin – LCB – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Baltimore Armour
- Roou, Matthew – LW – Notre Dame | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven, Shattuck-St. Mary`s
- Rosa, Anderson – LB – Central Florida
- Russo, Daniel – F – Notre Dame | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls
- Sanchez, Aldair – LB – Sacramento FC | MLS NEXT Academy: Portland Timbers
- Sangwa, Joel – RCB – Akron
- Schaefer, Brian – RCB – South Florida
- Schewe, Ryan – GK – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Schwartz, Owen – RCB – UCLA
- Senden, Youri – RCB – Drexel
- Shokalook, Jason – F – Akron
- Sienkiel , Antek – LB – St. John's | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union, Players Development Academy
- Silva, Marco – RW – Marshall | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Singh, Tristan – CM – Texas, Rio Grande Valley
- Smalls, Tyger – LW – Loyola Marymount
- Smith, Ian – LB – Denver | MLS NEXT Academy: Real Colorado
- Smith, Remi – CM – Air Force | MLS NEXT Academy: Atlanta United
- Sordo, Aymane – LW – Marshall
- Soronellas, Robbie – DM – Central Florida
- Sotack, Cole – RCB – Rutgers | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union
- Soto, Heriberto(Beto) – LW – Marquette | MLS NEXT Academy: Houston Dynamo FC
- Sparks, Bailey – CM – Southern Methodist | MLS NEXT Academy: Sporting Kansas City
- Speel, Wessel – GK – Hofstra
- Spengler, Ajmeer – CM – South Florida | MLS NEXT Academy: West Florida Flames, Tampa Bay United, Chargers Soccer Club
- Spicer, Tyrese – LW – Lipscomb
- Spikner, Ellis – RW – Oregon State
- Sproat, Reid – RCB – San Diego State
- Sterobo, Louis – LCB – Saint Mary's
- Stjernegaard, Alex – CM – Marshall
- Stout, Jonathan – LW – Michigan State
- Stretch, Callum – RCB – Loyola Marymount | MLS NEXT Academy: LA Galaxy
- Studenhofft, Gunnar – F – Manhattan College | MLS NEXT Academy: Orlando City SC
- Suchecki, Joe – AM – Maryland | MLS NEXT Academy: NYCFC
- Svetanoff, Alex – GK – Louisville | MLS NEXT Academy: Indy Eleven
- Sylla, Ousmane – AM – Clemson
- Tabora, Marlon – F – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: Bethesda SC
- Talabi, Abdel – RCB – Bryant
- Tavares, Hugo – CM – New Jersey Institute of Technology
- teDuits, Michael – AM – Pennsylvania | MLS NEXT Academy: New England Revolution
- Tellez, Federico – AM – Northeastern | MLS NEXT Academy: Inter Miami CF, Weston FC
- Thiam, Mouhameth – AM – Virginia
- Thomas, Elias – RCB – San Francisco
- Thomas, Riley – RCB – North Carolina
- Tori, Riyon – CM – Charlotte
- Torrellas, Marc – CM – Loyola Chicago
- Travis, Owen – RCB – Florida International
- Trimnal, Tyler – F – Clemson
- Tsukada, Yutaro – LW – West Virginia
- Umar, Basit – AM – Dayton
- Vacter, Guillaume – RCB – UConn
- Van der Walt, Dylan – GK – Loyola Maryland
- Varela, Alejandro – DM – Akron
- Vellios, Deylen – RB – Ohio State | MLS NEXT Academy: Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Ventura, Kevin – DM – Central Arkansas
- Vician, Martin – F – North Carolina
- Visconti, Mason – LB – Kentucky | MLS NEXT Academy: Sporting Kansas City
- Wagner, Zach – LCB – Navy | MLS NEXT Academy: Philadelphia Union, FC DELCO
- Waltz, Eric – GK – San Francisco
- Weiss, Justin – LW – Northwestern | MLS NEXT Academy: New York Red Bulls, BW Gottschee, Metropolitan Oval
- Westergren, Mads – RCB – Southern Methodist
- White, Nikolas – RCB – Harvard | MLS NEXT Academy: Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Wiemann, Benjamin – RCB – High Point
- Wiese, Paul – RB – Virginia
- Wilder Jr., Terrance – RB – Quinnipiac
- Williams, Dante – RB – Oregon State | MLS NEXT Academy: Barca Residency Academy
- Williams, Scott – GK – Virginia | MLS NEXT Academy: Columbus Crew
- Wootton, Laurence – CM – Ohio State
- Yeboah, Paul – RCB – Dayton
- Zaldivar, Owen – LW – San Diego State | MLS NEXT Academy: Barca Residence Academy
- Zengue, Zach – AM – Georgetown | MLS NEXT Academy: Shattuck-St. Mary's
- Zinnhardt, Til – RCB – North Carolina
- Zuluaga, Yeider – LW – Seattle