As MLS teams continue to ramp up investment in player acquisition and in-house development, a pathway to acquiring free talent remains part of the equation: the MLS SuperDraft.
The league has adapted and evolved significantly since its launch 30 years ago. While the draft has as well, this year’s edition – scheduled for Thursday, December 18th – serves as a reminder that for the teams that do their homework, it remains relevant to roster construction. In the past few years, teams around the league have made multi-million dollar fees on freely acquired talent.