2004 MLS SuperDraft
The 2004 MLS SuperDraft, held in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 16, 2004, was the fifth incarnation of the annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The draft was most notable at the time for the selection of one of the youngest athletes in American sporting history, Freddy Adu, with the first pick by D.C. United after a trade from the Dallas Burn. The trade was initiated by the league after Adu had signed in November 2003 with the intent of playing for D.C., his local team.
| 2004 MLS SuperDraft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Soccer |
| Date(s) | January 16, 2004 |
| Time | 10:00 am (EST) |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Network(s) | Fox Sports World |
| Overview | |
| 60 total selections | |
| First selection | Freddy Adu, D.C. United |
| Most selections | Chicago Fire (10 selections) |
| Fewest selections | D.C. United New England Revolution (4 selections) |
The draft also included Clint Dempsey (1st round), who later won MLS Rookie of the Year, and teenager Michael Bradley (4th round), the son of MetroStars coach Bob Bradley. Both players went on to earn over 120 caps with the U.S. national team and play overseas for European teams before returning to MLS.