Well, folks we’ve arrived at the biggest mystery box in a league full of mystery boxes, the annual occasion where a league full of pundits pretend they actually watch college soccer. You may have forgotten about it, but it arrives anyway. That’s right folks, it is just about MLS Superdraft time.
For most MLS watchers the draft has become somewhat of a meme, a victim of the league’s own success at developing homegrown players. The number of legitimate stars in the making has thus steadily declined, though savvy teams can still find some opportunities for value, particularly in terms of adding depth pieces or scratching some lottery tickets for guys who might come good with some seasoning (perhaps in the league’s new reserve competition).