What is the MLS Superdraft? How college soccer draft works, who is eligible, notable picks & everything you need to know

MLS has grown considerably thanks to the arrival of superstars such as David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi, with the iconic players bringing hordes of new followers from Europe and beyond.

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However, for the new converts, the machinations of MLS, with its idiosyncrasies - Designated Player Rule, play-offs, expansion teams and lack of relegation-promotion - can be confusing. Of course, like many other major American sports, MLS has a college draft too - the SuperDraft.

Here, GOAL explains what the MLS SuperDraft is, how it works, who is eligible and what players have found success at the MLS level and beyond due to it.