MLS announces date for college SuperDraft. Inter Miami has No. 1 and No. 3 picks.
Major League Soccer announced Friday that the 2020 SuperDraft will be at noon on Jan. 9, which will be particularly significant for Inter Miami with two of the top three picks.
Miami owns the No. 1 overall pick and the No. 3 pick in the draft, which is made up primarily of college players. Nashville SC, the other expansion club, has the No. 2 pick.
The SuperDraft will be conducted during a jointly produced MLS and ESPN show. The show will stream live on Twitter and feature cameras embedded with players and club decision-makers for real-time draftee reactions, live look-ins on club draft rooms and instant engagement from fans.
“The MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas is an important opportunity for MLS clubs to acquire top talent from the collegiate game as well as promising youth internationals,” said Todd Durbin, MLS executive vice president, competition and player relations. “The new format will enhance the experience for players and fans, while maintaining the traditional competitive aspects of the SuperDraft.”
The draft is four rounds with 26 players selected in each round. The eligible player list will be announced on Dec. 30, following the 2019 MLS College Showcase Dec. 13-15 in Raleigh, North Carolina.