MLS to host 45 top NCAA athletes at 2025 MLS College Showcase in Arizona

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer announced the top 45 invitees for the 2025 MLS College Showcase, which will take place from December 10-13 in Mesa, Arizona.

The four-day talent evaluation event will give technical staffs from MLS clubs an opportunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation ahead of 2026 MLS SuperDraft, which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET. Please note that the list of attendees is subject to change prior to the event.

“Each year we see young breakout players who previously shined at the MLS College Showcase go on to make a meaningful impact at the first-team level,” said Alecko Eskandarian, Vice President, Player Relations & Player Development. “This event is a crucial opportunity for our clubs to evaluate the nation’s top collegiate talent, and we are thrilled to welcome these 45 standout individuals to a life-changing showcase in Arizona this year.”

Notable standouts from last year’s College Showcase who went on to make an impact in MLS this season include Manu Duah (San Diego FC), Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City), and Joran Gerbet (Orlando City SC). The 2025 MLS College Showcase is a closed-door scouting event officially sanctioned by the NCAA. The eligible player list for 2026 MLS SuperDraft will be announced at a later date following the 2025 MLS College Showcase.