The SBI 2021 MLS Mock Draft (Final Version) The 2021 MLS Draft kicks off on Thursday, and it shaping up to be a busy one with plenty of trades and maneuvering. He’s a true left-footer that played as more of an attacker during his college career. Atlanta United F.C. The 2020 MLS Cup champs already have a slew of young talent with college experience on the roster, including Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, Aboubacar Keita and the recently signed Isaiah Parente. Slightly undersized for a central defender in MLS, the Texas native could be deployed along the backline or given a shot in defensive midfield. This year’s GA class currently sits at five players, where it will likely stay prior to Thursday’s SuperDraft. NBA Mock Draft Here’s our latest projection of the first round of the NBA draft following the conclusion of the NCAA tournament. David Egbo, Akron (Forward) Bartlow may not have the same upside as the first two players picked but his floor is likely a solid MLS starter, as he excels at defending and is good enough on the ball that he has the ability to carve out a long career in the league. Luther Archimede, Syracuse (Forward) By Matthew Doyle @MattDoyle76. 2020 NBA Mock Draft: Debut. With a deep roster already and no immediate needs to fill, Nashville could look to pick up Penn’s rights and make a pitch to the talented forward to join their squad from Indy Eleven. The second late addition to the Generation adidas class, Halsey is a good option for Vancouver with the combination of roster flexibility and depth at right back that he offers. Can New England continue its recent success at the draft in this spot? One of several solid central defenders among the senior class, Bauer could slot in and play minutes in the upcoming season. Calvin Harris, Wake Forest (Forward) But the teams at the top are in a position to bring in players of promise. Irakoze Donasiyano, Virginia (Midfielder) 2020 MLS Draft Results. Keep An Eye on these men’s college soccer Teams. A series of recent moves around the league completely flipped the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft upside down, including the San Francisco 49ers … Minnesota have the need for a striker, opening the door for Dodson. Clear analysis and timely interviews from hosts and guests that will help you feel connected to MLS. Assessing what might happens in this year’s MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas (2 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com) is more difficult than ever, after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the bulk of the 2020 fall college campaign. 2021 MLB Mock Draft. 1 overall pick in the 2021 … The 2021 MLS SuperDraft was on Thursday January 21 as clubs whadtheir selection from a list of 176 eligible players joining the league from the college ranks. All he needs is a great defensive minded coach and a strong defensive line coach and he gets that with Gus Bradley … Colin Shutler, Virginia (Goalkeeper) Aedan Stanley, Sporting KC II/Duke (Defender) The MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas will be held at 2 pm ET on Jan. 21 with expansion club Austin FC selecting first, the league announced Wednesday. (Forward) 2. F. 6-2. Nabi Kibunguchy, UC Davis (Defender) Houston Dynamo F.C. A late addition to the Generation adidas class. The 2021 MLS SuperDraft was the 22nd edition of the SuperDraft conducted by Major League Soccer.The SuperDraft is held every January prior to the start of the MLS season. All rights reserved. Having signed with Atlanta United 2, Miami could take advantage of Brown’s inclusion in the draft pool and select the Jamaican youth international. The SBI 2021 MLS Mock Draft (Final Version) The 2021 MLS Draft kicks off on Thursday, and it shaping up to be a busy one with plenty of trades and maneuvering. The dribbling forward from the ACC power could add a dynamic forward talent to a team that could certainly use an attacking punch. Austin FC are heading toward their inaugural season. Harris isn’t going to transform the team by himself, however. But Alistair Johnston did come in and see significant minutes on Nashville SC, a reminder that there is likely a candidate or two out there that can come in and impress right away. Happy April Fools Day! Clemson's Philip Mayaka and Wake Forest's Calvin Harris are the front-runners to be the first-ever draft pick of expansion side Austin FC. Obvious starters are few and far between. It’s widely been regarded as a down class compared to most years in regards to true stars, but I think that’s selling this class short. It could be unlikely, but in this scenario, Austin could add another central midfield option for a team that has the international roster space to accommodate both him and Mayaka. The MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew has three draft picks, the final selection in Round One, a late second-round pick and an early selection in the third round. With all that said, take a look at the 2021 College Soccer News MLS Mock Draft, where we predict the first round selections. The number of rounds has yet to be determined. The draft will take place at the same time as the 2021 MLB All-Star week. Kimarni Smith, Clemson (Forward) However, we are only four weeks away from the first round. Real Salt Lake: 5-10-7 22 points, 8. Austin FC is sitting at the top of the draft, and appears ready to follow the tradition of … Philip Mayaka** –. We will publish an updated Mock Draft on Friday, with more detail, and revisions, and will publish a final two-round mock draft on January 20, the day before the 2021 MLS Draft. Armchair Analyst: 2021 MLS SuperDraft positional big board. The 2021 NFL Draft kicks off today… yeah, we wish. The Draft isn’t going to make a break a team’s season. The 2021 draft class is an intriguing one. A central midfielder that is good on the ball, he has upside to make the roster. Josh Bauer, New Hampshire (Defender) Grabbing right back depth at the end of the first round in the form of Panchot could yield a solid potential backup. Until then, we read every mock draft possible to get our draft fix. Fun and interactive premier weekly podcasts from MLS. Justin Malou, Clemson (Defender) MLS 2021 MLS Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions and Full Selection Order Joe Tansey @ JTansey90 Another center back goes in the top 10, with Hope-Gund on the way to South Florida to reunite with former Georgetown teammate Dylan Nealis. All Major League Soccer trademarks and copyrights used by permission. But FC Dallas have the track record in Ryan Hollingshead of converting a more attack-minded player into an outside back, and Drack would give them a left-footed player on that side of the field. Boyd scored twice as Sivasspor knocked off Antalyaspor 4-2 in league play (…), UCL Rewind: Mbappe double leads PSG over Bayern, Chelsea handles FC Porto, MLS Ticker: NYCFC signs Morales, Minnesota United adds Abila, and more, USMNT moves up to 20th in latest FIFA rankings, SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Colorado Rapids, Union delivers strong first impression in Concacaf Champions League, CCL Rewind: Toronto FC ties Club Leon, Union down Saprissa. Rio Hope-Gund, Georgetown (Defender) It’s not very often you could have three pitchers at the top of your board with potential to have SP1 upside, but that’s what we have in Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter and LSU’s Jaden Hill. 16 first-round picks have played in League Two, including three of the top 10 selections. Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: March 11, 2021.. Las Vegas Raiders: Gregory Rosseau, RE, Miami FL Oren Shiri: The Las Vegas Raiders decide to take a gamble on Rosseau. 1. Derek Dodson, Georgetown (Forward) The Major League Soccer SuperDraft has taken on less significance in the past few years with the growth of homegrown talent through the league's academies. You've seen mock drafts and … Brown is very athletic and could play either as an undersized center back or get a look as an outside back. Shutler is good with the ball at his feet as well, surely a bonus for Bob Bradley. Can Drack defend well enough to stick? Philip Mayaka, Clemson (Midfielder) The crafty and clever forward has been a standout for the Hoyas in his three seasons in the nation’s capital, scoring 30 times in three seasons. Josh Penn, Indy Eleven/Indiana Univ. Dmid is a position we haven't drafted for in like forever (Caldwell coming through the academy, Polster/Caicedo/Zahibo were acquisitions). The 2021 MLB draft has been pushed back from June to Sunday July 11th to Tuesday July 13th, 2021. Draftopia has the Revs drafting at 25 and taking Georgetown Midfielder Jacob Montes 2021 MLS Mock Draft - DraftUtopia.com . Giuseppe Barone, Michigan State (Midfielder) Jan 3, 2001 #7 rkupp, Jan 13, 2021. Featured Columnist June 12, … Daniel Pereira, Virginia Tech (Midfielder) 2021 College Soccer News MLS Mock draft; PODCAST: Michael Marchiano (Drexel) The Upcoming Spring 2021 SEason. Another key player for Virginia during their strong 2019 campaign, Donasiyano is a bit raw but has shown enough at a high level for Orlando to grab him here and invite him into camp. Montreal Impact 2019 Season Preview. A true left back that left school after 2019 to sign with Portland Timbers 2, the U.S. youth international joined SKCII earlier in the year. SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Chicago Fire, Inter Miami Notes: Mas talks DP dilemma, new stadium project progress, and more, MLS Preview Spotlight: Andres Reyes poised for breakout season with Red Bulls, SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: New York Red Bulls, Real Madrid - Barcelona headlines This Weekend's Soccer on TV and Online, Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Dest, Pulisic, and more, SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Minnesota United, Alfredo Morales hoping to be spark in NYCFC's midfield in 2021, Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: Boyd, McKennie, and more, Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights. Colorado Rapids (from Chicago Fire F.C. Andrew Pannenberg, Wake Forest (Goalkeeper) Added to the draft pool, he’s a sneaky talent for a team aiming to build it’s depth at the back. D.C. United: 5-12-6 21 points, 5. Kristo Strickler, Virginia Tech (Forward) The Rapids must have a clear plan here, having acquired the pick from the Fire in December. Ethan Bartlow, Washington (Defender) Draft Order MLS: 2021 MLS Draft Order Round 1: 1. A dynamic attacking player for the Zips in his three seasons, Egbo has the pedigree and ability to score goals in MLS. He is draft-eligible, so Orlando would be able to snap up his rights and give him a look as a left back depth option. 1 pick is the chance to add a younger player to its growing group. Goalkeeper is one spot that NYCFC could look to address through the draft, with two currently rostered. RSL has enough depth that he doesn’t have to play right away, but it would be a boost for the team’s back line to go this direction. 220. But there are still players coming into Major League Soccer from college soccer that could add value. The offseason calendar rolls along this Thursday, with the most SUPER of occasions: The 2021 MLS SuperDraft. It comes after a college season that only saw the ACC play games, and it comes after a 2020 that saw the Premier Development League — a league that is traditionally key for helping scout college prospects — didn’t play any matches. The SBI 2021 MLS Draft Mock Draft (Version 2.0) The 2021 MLS Draft is just four days away, and more trades and signings have helped clear up the possibilities of how Thursday’s first round will shake out. rkupp Member+. The Draft isn’t going to make a break a team’s season. Cincinnati: 4-15-4 15 points, 3. ©2021 MLS. edcrocker repped this. Daryl Dike* Virginia. Even if central midfield isn’t a screaming need for the Rapids, Barone’s a name that could be overlooked on draft day after he missed most of 2019 due to injury. 1. : 6-13-4 22 points, 6. This one is two rounds. Double take: Danny Trejo congratulates LAFC SuperDraft pick Danny Trejo, Calvin Harris: FC Cincinnati's Dutch influence could be perfect match for me, MLS SuperDraft 2021 Grades: Rating every team's picks. 2021 MLS 1st-Round Mock Draft. Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021, 10:11 AM. He has lots of hidden talent and potential after taking 2020 off due to Covid. The Guadeloupe international would be a good fit for the Red Bulls' style of play. Strickler went from walk-on to one of the best goal-scorers in the ACC. Smith is a talented forward that could play up front or out wide. Mayaka has potential to play minutes sooner rather than later and can be plugged into central midfield. With just two goalkeepers on the roster, LAFC are in a position to pick from a decent crop of shot-stoppers. Austin FC: (Expansion Team), 2. Aime Mabika, Kentucky (Defender) 2021 MLS Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions and Full Selection Order. However, it would be nice to read a mock draft … The 2020 SuperDraft was the first held exclusively via conference call and web streaming. Austin FC is sitting at the top of the draft, and appears ready to follow the tradition of (…) 1. reply. Rounds 3 and 4 of the draft will take place on January 13. Pannenberg has the frame and tools to excel at the next level if he’s given the opportunity. Here is the order for the first round of the draft, with mock picks: Plenty of uncertainty awaits the 2021 … Talen Maples, SMU (Defender) See where Path2Pro alums will begin their professional careers below. The Maryland left back is a versatile and hard-working player for a Portland side that shipped out both outside backs Jorge Villafana and Marco Farfan during the offseason. Picking first overall, Austin can grab an off-budget roster player from the Generation adidas class. 2021 MLS Mock SuperDraft: Predicting who'll be taken in Round 1 | Travis Clark. Of the 75 players selected in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, 49 have League Two experience. Javain Brown, Atlanta United II/South Florida (Defender) Josh Drack, Denver (Defender) With homegrown signings a few years away, the No. Sporting Kansas City 2019 Season Preview. Would Pereira really fall this far in the draft? The 2021 MLS SuperDraft is set to take place Thursday as the league’s franchises select from more than 100 college soccer players in the three-round draft. By: Larry Henry Jr. Tyler Boyd continued his strong loan spell at Turkish side Sivasspor on Wednesday, scoring his second brace over the past three weeks. Here is the SBI 2021 MLS Mock Draft: SBI 2021 MLS Mock Draft 1- Austin FC – Philip Mayaka, CM, Clemson Bruce Arena certainly could find a way for it to continue working in MLS. Austin FC: Philip Mayaka, M, Clemson. 2021 NFL mock draft updates and buzz: Are analysts nitpicking QB Justin Fields? Chris Ransom posts his first 2020 NBA Mock Draft. Austin FC. By Ricky O'Donnell Apr 6, 2021, 8:00am EDT One of the ACC players that boosted his stock during the 2020 season, Malou can play as a right back or centrally, offering the versatility needed to stick on an MLS roster. The 2021 MLS Draft is going to be a very challenging one for the 27 teams taking part. MLB Draft 2021 MLB Mock Draft: Early Predictions for Top 1st-Round Baseball Prospects Joe Tansey @ JTansey90. A 6-foot-6-inch central defender, Mabika’s a fascinating prospect to come in and see if he can pick up minutes right away. Bret Halsey, Virginia (Defender/Midfielder) He needs to add more end product in the final third to be a true success, but he’d provide physicality and quality from the wings. It's easy to get hung up on a player's physicality, but Dike's size … ): 5-10-8 23 points, 7. Danny Trejo, CSUN (Forward) Latest post. He’d be a bridge to homegrown signings in central defense like Efrain Morales and George Campbell. ... Chris Ransom posts his 2020 MLS Mock Draft. The Frontrunners – 2021 Women’s College Soccer 2021 Spring Season; The Spring 2021 College Soccer Season Is Just Around The Corner; Archives Here is our 2021 MLB mock draft. 2021 MLS Mock Draft: Version 1.0. Matt Di Rosa, Maryland (Defender) Stanley played for the Blue Devils in 2018 and 2019, before joining T2 for the 2020 USL Championship season. Your email address will not be published. : 4-10-9 21 points, 4. It comes after a college season that only saw the ACC play games, and it comes after a 2020 that saw the Premier Development League — a league that is traditionally key for helping scout college prospects — didn’t play any matches. Logan Panchot, Stanford (Defender) While it has diminished in size and grandeur in years past, breakout stars from recent MLS seasons — such as Portland’s very own Jeremy Ebobisse — have shown that there is still value to be found in the draft, even if it doesn’t feel quite as “super” anymore. The 2021 MLS Draft is going to be a very challenging one for the 27 teams taking part. The Quakes could use the attacking depth, even with Chris Wondolowski back for another season. A center back from the Big West, Kibunguchy offers Atlanta a player that could compete for the first team or slot down with Atlanta United 2 to get seasoning early on. Chris Ransom posts his second 2021 NFL Mock Draft. Austin FC continued to lay the groundwork for their inaugural season in MLS, selecting Virginia Tech midfielder Daniel Pereira with the No. F.C. Austin will lead off the 27-pick first round Thursday, and it will be followed by FC Cincinnati and the Houston Dynamo. For a look at the full draft order, click here .