The 2018 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 19, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The draft featured three rounds with teams selecting college players and other eligible talent to join MLS rosters for the upcoming season.
Atlanta United FC held the first overall pick and selected defender Andrew Carleton from the United States U-17 national team. Other notable selections included midfielder Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami, 2nd overall), defender Lalas Abubakar (Colorado Rapids, 6th overall), and forward Mason Toye (Minnesota United, 19th overall).
The 2018 draft class produced several players who went on to make significant contributions in MLS, with many draftees earning regular playing time and some becoming key players for their respective clubs. The draft continued MLS's tradition of providing opportunities for college soccer standouts to transition to professional soccer.