The MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas is set for January 21 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Minnesota United holds the 25th and 38th overall picks in the draft. The Loons have had success in the past finding players that can contribute to the first team through the MLS SuperDraft, with defender Chase Gasper, midfielder Hassani Dotson and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair all featuring regularly for MNUFC in 2020 after being selected two years ago in the 2019 SuperDraft.

MLS 2021 Expansion club Austin FC will have the first overall selection in the MLS SuperDraft 2021with the first round of the virtual player selection event streaming live on MLSsoccer.com, the MLS App, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In addition, fans can follow every pick as it happens with MLSsoccer.com's MLS SuperDraft tracker.

MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas will consist of three rounds of player selection. Clubs will make their selections in reverse order of the 2020 regular season standings, taking into account postseason performance in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Any club that received a fourth-round pick via trade will have a compensatory pick at the conclusion of the third round. 

Players eligible for selection in MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas include college seniors, Generation adidas players, and players that have waived their college eligibility by competing in a domestic professional league. The list of players eligible for selection will be made available in the days leading up to the draft.

Following MLS SuperDraft, pre-signed seniors, Generation adidas players and select additional draftees will join their MLS clubs for the 2021 preseason, while others may continue to compete for their colleges before reporting to their MLS clubs in late May.

The official rules and procedure for MLS SuperDraft 2021 presented by adidas are available here. Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks.