The SuperDraft is held each year in conjunction with the annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention.

The SuperDraft format has remained constant throughout its history and closely resembles that of the NFL Draft: MLS contracted the Chivas USA franchise at the conclusion of the 2014 MLS season.

On November 7, 2014, MLS announced that all draft picks held by teams in the 2015 SuperDraft after previous trades with Chivas USA would be honored, while the two picks still held by Chivas USA would be deleted.

[ref 1] Had Chivas USA not been contracted these selections would have been: Also, draft picks retained by Chivas USA for the 2016 MLS SuperDraft were deleted except for the team's second-round pick which was previously traded to Columbus.

[ref 1] Any player marked with a * is part of the Generation Adidas program.