Everything you need to know about the 2019 MLS SuperDraft

We’re days from preseason and just weeks away from the start of the 2019 MLS season, and there is plenty of roster construction still to be done. MLS will host its 20th annual SuperDraft in Chicago, Illinois starting at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11th. It’s the first major league event for the 2019 season –– here’s what you need to know:

Overview

In contrast to the league’s other various player acquisition methods and drafts, the SuperDraft very closely resembles that of any other American professional sports draft. The player pool primarily consists of players who have just recently finished their NCAA career or players who have decided to forego their college eligibility to become…