MLS SuperDraft
The youngest player to ever be drafted, he was selected #1 overall by DC United in 2004.
Who is Freddy Adu.
The MLS Coach of the Year Award was renamed in honor of this late coach in 2019.
Who is Sigi Schmid.
In just two MLS Seasons, this forward has already recorded the most MLS Regular Season hat tricks.
Who is Josef Martinez.
The first Designated Player in Chicago Fire history, he joined MLS in 2007 to much fanfare and has since become a successful politician in his home country of Mexico.
Who is Cuauhtémoc Blanco.
After a Hall of Fame basketball career, this 2-time NBA MVP become a minority owner of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Who is Steve Nash.
After retiring in 2010, this former #1 overall pick out of the University of Virginia went on to make an appearance on a reality television show.
Who is Alecko Eskandarian.
The last American to take home MLS MVP, this alliterative forward scored 15 goals in 22 games for his hometown Club in 2013 after being traded during the season.
Who is Mike Magee.
These two Real Salt Lake teammates rank 1 and 2 respectively in MLS Regular Season games played.
Who are Nick Rimando and Kyle Beckerman.
This US National Team legend became the first American Designated Player in 2007, signing for who would now be considered his rival.
Who is Claudio Reyna.
Prior to working for MLS, Commissioner Don Garber was employed by this organization.
What is the NFL.
This dual sport Duke student athlete and former MLS Head Coach was selected 2nd overall in 1999.
Who is Jay Heaps.
The only player to ever win multiple MVPs, he is best known by a single name.
Who is Preki.
This team finished the 2018 MLS Regular Season with the most points in League history.
Who are the New York Red Bulls.
The oldest player to score 3 goals in an MLS game, this Designated Player finished his remarkable career with Phoenix Rising of USL in 2018.
Who is Didier Drogba.
It is the supporters group of the Philadelphia Union. DOOP!
Who are the Sons of Ben.
This future MLS Defender of the Year was selected by the Portland Timbers in the 2nd Round, but was released just 6 months later without ever playing a game in the Rose City.
Who is Aaron Long.
This former Earthquakes General Manager was the first ever MLS Defender of the Year.
Who is John Doyle.
This member of the USA 2002 World Cup squad holds the MLS record for most goals scored in a single game, which he accomplished for the MetroStars in 2000.
Who is Clint Mathis.
This Designated Player was the first in MLS to score an "olimpico" from a corner kick, doing so on July 9, 2011.
Who is David Beckham.
This current MLS staffer is 1 of 4 players to play every minute of every game as a rookie, which he accomplished in 2009.
Who is Darrius Barnes.
As the #1 overall pick in 2005, he was the first Generation adidas player ever selected. Unfortunately, his MLS career only lasted 4 seasons with RSL.
Who is Nikolas Besagno.
These Canadian National Team players won back to back Rookie of the Year Awards in 2014 and 2015.
Who are Tesho Akindele and Cyle Larin.
This Colombian born center-back accrued the most Regular Season red cards in League history during his time with Real Salt Lake and New York Red Bulls between 2008 and 2016.
Who is Jamison Olave.
More Designated Players have hailed from this country than any other.
What is Argentina.
It is the official audio partner of Major League Soccer.
What is JLab.