2001 MLS SuperDraft

The 2001 Major League Soccer SuperDraft was held on February 5, 2001, at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida.

D.C. United selected Ryan Nelsen 4th overall. Nelsen is a 2x MLS Best XI selection. He earned 49 caps for the New Zealand Men's National Team and was selected to the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad .
The Kansas City Wizards selected José Burciaga Jr. 12th overall. He is a 2006 MLS Best XI selection and won the 2008 MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award .
The LA Galaxy selected Brian Ching 16th overall. In 2004 , he won the MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award and was named to the MLS Best XI . He earned 45 caps for the US Men's National Team and was selected to the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad .
The Miami Fusion selected Ali Gerba 18th overall. Gerba earned 31 caps with the Canada Men's National Team .
The Dallas Burn selected Eddie Johnson 19th overall. He was named the 2007 and 2012 MLS Comeback Player of the Year . Johnson earned 63 caps for the US Men's National Team and was selected to the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad .
San Jose selected Eddie Robinson 20th overall. He was named to the 2007 MLS Best XI .
The Columbus Crew selected Edson Buddle 27th overall. he was named to the 2010 MLS Best XI and is a member of the MLS 100 Goal Club . He earned 11 caps with the US Men's National Team and was selected to the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad .