The Daily Wiz · Dec 16, 2022
Who will Sporting KC take with the 8th pick in the 2023 MLS draft?
Dom Dwyer at the MLS Super DraftNext Wednesday, December 21st, the 2023 MLS SuperDraft kicks off and Sporting Kansas City have the 8th pick. Sporting KC have been here before. They previously built their core through the draft. From Roger Espinoza in 2008 to Graham Zusi and Matt Besler in 2009, and Dom Dwyer in 2012. Peter Vermes and his recruitment team have shown an ability to find diamonds in the draft. Can he and Sporting KC do it again?
After a tumultuous year of ups and down, Sporting KC have their highest draft position since they selected at #4 in 2010 and selected Teal Bunbury. Peter Vermes has stated the team has two needs this offseason: A right center-back and a third striker.