The Official 2026 MLS SuperDraft thread (Thursday, 12/18/25) [R]

How are the local or even national college rookies looking?

 

If the Quakes can find another player like Beau Leroux, the draft will have been worth it.

 

Thanks for posting the deets!

 

“Each year we see young breakout players who previously shined at the MLS College Showcase go on to make a meaningful impact at the first-team level,” said Alecko Eskandarian, Vice President, Player Relations & Player Development

Wow, Alecko Eskandarian? That's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Didn't he score a brace or something in MLS Cup in like 1862? He's still around!??

I think our days of just being lazy and picking a few Stanford guys and calling it a day are over. I think Bruce will pick best players available in the draft (which, to be fair, could wind up being a Stanford guy or two). We didn't pick any Stanford guys last year either.

 

I think he stopped playing because of concussion issues, if I remember right.

 

My guess is our top couple picks will go to defenders...another CB and a left side fullback/wingback.

 

Yeah, I think that might be right. It was the 2004 MLS Cup where is scored a brace - two goals back to back in a matter of minutes.

 

Can we draft a player as good and impactful as Espinoza?

Probably not, yeah?

 

Washington captures first NCAA Division I men’s title

by Soccer AmericaDecember 15, 2025

Washington Huskies pose for photos after winning the 2025 Men’s College Cup in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo: Cory Knowlton/ISI Photos)
Washington won its first NCAA Division I men’s title thanks to a 3-2 win over NC State on Harrison Bertos‘ golden goal.
The Huskies had to regroup after blowing a 2-0 lead, conceding the tying goal with less than four minute to play in regulation.
They had to pause their celebrations after Bertos’ overtime goal while the play was reviewed.
The final drew 10,316 fans at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
Watch …
Washington: Zach Ramsey, 44th minute (1-0)
Washington: Joe Dale, 62nd minute (2-0)
N.C. State: Donavan Phillip, 65th minute (2-1)
N.C. State: Tag Healy, 86th minute (2-2)
Washington: Harrison Bertos, 91st minute (3-2)

 

Coached by Jamie Clark, the second member of the 1999 San Jose Clash to win an NCAA championship as a coach (after Caleb Porter).

 

Interesting that they don't show Max Floriani, in all of those SuperDraft guy pictures. And he was our top pick last year, #2 in the whole draft.

 

Well, Munie says he didn't call anyone so,... Maybe they couldn't reach Max to ask him.

 

What’s up with Will Richmond?

I can’t find anything online but I can’t believe he gave up the game at 23/24…