The 2025 MLS Draft has come and gone with several of tomorrow’s stars finding their homes for the future.
Manu Duah, Max Floriani, and Dean Boltz headlined the top draft picks in Friday’s draft. The San Jose Earthquakes had two of the top five overall selections in the first round with Floriani and Reid Roberts both heading to Bruce Arena’s squad.
Donovan Parisian was the first goalkeeper selected in Friday’s draft, being selected by the New England Revolution at No. 18 overall.
Expansion side San Diego FC made five selections as Mikey Varas’ squad continues to grow ahead of their 2025 debut.
A total of 90 players were selected in Friday’s action, which surpassed the entire total of the 2024 MLS Draft.
Here is a closer look at the first round selections of the 2025 MLS Draft:
2025 MLS Draft
First Round
1. San Diego FC — Manu Duah, Midfielder
2. San Jose Earthquakes — Max Floriani, Midfielder
3. Chicago Fire — Dean Boltz, Forward
4. Colorado Rapids — Alex Harris, Forward
5. San Jose Earthquakes— Reid Roberts, Defender
6. Colorado Rapids — Matthew Senanou, Defender
7. St. Louis CITY SC — Emil Jaaskalainen, Forward
8. Sporting KC — Jansen Miller, Forward
9. Charlotte FC — Mikah Thomas, Defender
10. DC United — Hakim Karamoko, Forward
11. FC Dallas — Enzo Newman, Defender
12. Colorado Rapids — Efetobo Aror, Midfielder
13. CF Montreal — Michael Adedokun, Forward
14. Portland Timbers — Ian Smith, Defender
15. Vancouver Whitecaps — Tate Johnson, Defender
16. Colorado Rapids— Sydney Wathuta, Forward
17. New York City FC — Max Murray, Defender
18. New England Revolution— Donovan Parisian, Goalkeeper
19. Real Salt Lake — Jesus Barea, Forward
20. LA Galaxy— Jason Bucknor, Defender
21. Real Salt Lake— Max Kerkvilet, Goalkeeper
22. LAFC— Alec Hughes, Forward
23. Toronto FC — Reid Fisher, Defender
24. San Diego FC — Ian Pilcher, Defender
25. Minnesota United — Roman Torres, Midfielder
26. Colorado Rapids – Joshua Copeland, Forward
27. Orlando City — Joran Gerbet, Midfielder
28. Seattle Sounders — Ryan Baer, Midfielder
29. Real Salt Lake – Lineker Rodrigues Dos Santos, Forward
30. Real Salt Lake – Sergi Solans, Forward.
Here is a link to the full list of Friday’s 90 draft selections: