14 Big Ten Players Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2026

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Fourteen Big Ten student-athletes from five nine schools were selected in the MLS SuperDraft 2026 on Thursday afternoon. 

Fresh off its first national championship, Washington led the Big Ten with five selections, the most of any program in the draft and the most draft picks Washington has had selected since 2022 when five Huskies were also picked.

Three players, including a pair from the Washington, were selected in the first round. Big Ten Midfielder of the Year Richie Aman led way as the No. 8 selection by D.C. United, followed by Michigan defender at No. 9 by Orlando City. Washington midfielder Zach Ramsey was selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC at No. 17.

This marks the fifth consecutive year the Big Ten has had at least 13 MLS draft picks.

For the full MLS SuperDraft 2026, click  here .

Round 1
8. Richie Aman, M, Washington (D.C. United)
9. Nolan Miller, D, Michigan (Orlando City)
17. Zach Ramsey, M, Washington (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

Round 2
33. Tre Wright, D, UCLA (Real Salt Lake)
34. Sadam Masereka, F, Maryland (Sporting Kansas City)
38. Schinieder Mimy, D, UCLA (New England Revolution)
45. Colin Griffith, F, Maryland (Portland Timbers)
49. Tarun Karumanchi, M, UCLA (Columbus Crew)
51. Joe Dale, M, Washington (Seattle Sounders FC)
56. Asher Hestad, D, Washington (Colorado Rapids)
60. Alex Barger, D, Indiana (Inter Miami CF)

Round 3
61. Stephane Njike, F, Maryland (D.C. United)
85. Lasse Kelp, D, Maryland (D.C. United)
89. Connor Lofy, M, Washington (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)