Rapids fans’ guide to the 2024 MLS SuperDraft

The 2024 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas takes place Tuesday, Dec. 19, starting at 1 p.m. MT, with the first round broadcast live.

The Rapids hold six picks this year, including four in the first round, as well as one pick in the second round and one in the third round.

Below gives you everything you need to know about the Rapids in this year's SuperDraft.

Colorado Rapids' Picks

Round 1: No. 2 pick
Round 1: No. 4 pick
Round 1: No. 12 pick
Round 1: No. 21 pick
Round 2: No. 2 pick (31 overall)
Round 3: No. 2 pick (60 overall)

How did the Rapids acquire these picks?

No. 2 pick is natural
No. 4 pick was acquired along with $50,000 in conditional 2024 GAM from LA Galaxy in exchange for Michael Barrios
No. 12 pick was acquired along with $50,000 in 2023 GAM, and $50,000 in condition GAM from Charlotte FC in exchange for their natural first-round pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft
No. 21 pick was acquired along with $150,000 in 2023 GAM from St. Louis CITY SC in exchange for Anthony Markanich
No. 31 pick is natural
No. 60 pick is natural

Eligibility Rules

Eligibility rules have changed for this year’s iteration of the SuperDraft, expanding the pool of eligible players to pick from. In the past, the SuperDraft was only available to Generation adidas players, college seniors and above. Now, college sophomores and juniors will be eligible to be selected, broadening the talent pool for Colorado to choose from.

Additionally, any former college player who departed college with remaining eligibility since the conclusion of the college season approximately one year prior to the SuperDraft in order to compete as a professional in a league domestically is eligible to be drafted. Domestic leagues include USL, NISA and CPL.

Eligible Players

Players who are collegiate sophomores and above
Generation adidas players
Any former college player who departed college with remaining eligibility since the conclusion of the college season approximately one (1) year prior to the SuperDraft (i.e., since the conclusion of the 2022 college season) in order to compete as a professional in a league domestically (e.g., USL, NISA, CPL)
Any other players specifically made available by the league (such as pre-signed College seniors or pre-signed internationals).
Full list of eligible players

Current Rapids player selected in the MLS SuperDraft

Keegan Rosenberry (No. 3 by Philadelphia Union in 2016)
Lalas Abubakar (No. 5 by Columbus Crew in 2017)
Jonathan Lewis (No. 3 by NYCFC in 2017)
Moïse Bombito (No. 3 by Colorado Rapids in 2023).

How It Works

The SuperDraft will consist of three rounds total, with 10-minute breaks in between rounds. Each team has four minutes to make their selection with the option to take a three-minute timeout before making their selection. If a club fails to make a selection within the designated time, they are required to wait until the next selection is made and have their selection in hand by the time the following club’s selection is made. Should a team pass on its selection, it forfeits the chance to make any further selections for the remainder of the SuperDraft.