2012 MLS SuperDraft | |
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General information | |
Sport | Soccer |
Date(s) | January 12, 2012 |
Time | 12:00 p.m. (ET) |
Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
Network(s) | ESPN2 |
Overview | |
38 total selections | |
First selection | Andrew Wenger, Montreal Impact |
Most selections | 5 teams (3 selections) |
Fewest selections | 5 teams (1 selection) |
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft was the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The draft was reduced from three rounds to two with the 19 MLS clubs selecting a total of 38 players. The expansion Montreal Impact had the first overall selection.[1]
The official selection order was set by Major League Soccer on October 21, 2011:
This selection order held for both rounds of the MLS SuperDraft. The same order was followed for the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft, which was held on January 17, 2012.
* | Denotes player who has been selected for an MLS Best XI team |
Any player marked with a * is part of the Generation Adidas program.
Any player marked with an * is part of the Generation Adidas program.
Prior to the reduction of the 2012 SuperDraft to two rounds, trades were made which involved SuperDraft Round 3 and Round 4 selections. These selections were converted into 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft Round 1 and Round 2 selections.[2]
Further information: Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer) |
Original MLS team | Player | Position | College | Conference | Notes |
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Colorado Rapids | Dillon Serna | Midfielder | Akron | MAC |