How to Get INTO the MLS SUPER DRAFT

[@JodabeniTV]

If you're looking for a Division 1 team, type down below the name of the school team you want to join, you may find someone who is already a part of it :D

[@Yohance1douglas]

Syracuse University or La Salle University

[@thatmexicanguy5583]

UCLA

[@iank8660]

Utrgv 😂

[@zackh.4459]

SMU Mustangs

[@benmedrek233]

UCONN Huskies soccer

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

This dude is a gifted sports analyst

[@JodabeniTV]

I appreciate it bro!

[@Javier23gol]

Also you have to be a great player. I know about a player who scored a goal against Spain in a friendly match in 2012, and he was selected in the MLS Suplemental Draft in 2013 but was quickly dropped.

[@andrewwatkins4852]

Saw my Atlanta United pick Josef Martinez and Miggy in our first draft which work in us wining the MLS cup in 2018

[@angelaguilera178]

hey man just wanna say thanks for all the tips i currently play for Indiana Fire DA (2006) (well not anymore of course) and we’re actually gonna play mls division because we’re part of Chicago Fire but anyways just wanna say you have good tips and i subbed and turned notifications 👍

[@JodabeniTV]

Thank you so much Angel!

[@yhezzi2k968]

I South Africa you go to a trial/training session which is almost like a draft combine except scouts from multiple teams will be watching you and they will offer you a contract if they feel that you'll be a good fit for their team sometimes players have more than one choice or you are scouted at a school/team game and are given a trial for a professional club thats why High-school is one of the most important steps to becoming pro but university I also on e of these important steps Maybe primary school like grade 3/third grade to 7th grade cos then you can be in a professional clubs academy team but some academy players leave the clubs or quit football as they grow out of liking the sport

[@WilliamAkio]

Great Video JD! Excited to start training in a few weeks!

[@JodabeniTV]

Yessir!

[@realitytruth5175]

Can usl players go

[@Marquesfadez_401]

Any tips to help with confidence and more creativity on the pitch. I love your videos and am excited to watch this one

[@JodabeniTV]

Confidence comes from something you believe you know how to do, Depending on what it is, repetition cures a lack of belief. And trusting in what you trained so hard for so far.

[@josemadrigal8277]

Marques Santiago what position do you play?

[@Marquesfadez_401]

cheps mus I can play many positions but I really enjoy playing on the wings. The teams I face I know for a facts I could score a bunch of goals but I lack confidence

[@nahuelpaludi8256]

as a former youth player here in Argentina, what i recommend its to just try. You’re in a crossing position but you dont want tou fuck it up? try! if goes wrong it’s okey, maybe next time. Consistency it’s the most poweful gun we can have in life. Buena suerte Santi!

[@epmfootball4687]

Marques Santiago if ur good u will believe in ur ability if ur not u won’t simple mentality is different

[@Alextheballer]

What difference does it make if I’m in a division 2 team because the college I wanna go to is division 2

[@kwakumadridista1916]

The channel is fire, so informative thanks m8 xD

[@JodabeniTV]

Happy to help

[@lewis011bb4]

@@JodabeniTV What's the age requirement for the MLS superdraft?

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

We love MLS draft for real n always Wana see that. MLS is cooking around the world nowadays

[@maxdelyfer8184]

Excellent videos. Thanks for the info. Good luck for future

[@eduardomendoza9845]

Keep up with videos like these man!

[@JodabeniTV]

Thanks Eduardo! Will do

[@DenisDrip]

so if I went to harvard and did really good I could make it into a superdraft?

[@aidanellis2598]

Wow the channel is growing! Nice job and keep it up.

[@JodabeniTV]

Thank you Aidan! Its a process

[@aoyandas8545]

Im 15 years old and im from newyork, i have never played for a team or highschool, my dream is to play in the mls and go pro, im ready to do hard work but i dont know if its still possible, i believe i have what it takes, the determination and will to win..Do you think its possible for me to still make it? Thanks man.

[@Bryannt]

100 percent bro! Ask your parents to sign you up for a club team and grind, what I recommend you do is start lifting weights and practice your touching, control, etc man

[@javyon]

Hey man, I know how you feel, but it’s now out of reach at all! Jamie vardy was playing for a none league team at age 25 I believe, now look at him! He’s a world class striker who has won a PL title. You got this dude

[@victorpeeters8210]

Yeah man i believe in you. Maybe we become teammates one day

[@aoyandas8545]

@@victorpeeters8210 thanks man, i hope everything goes well with you and your club, if you play

[@isbakernation]

anything is possible. genuinely. look into Kompany’s story, from what I’ve heard he had no idea where to go, what to pursue but he loved soccer and he ended up the captain for man city. You create your own reality 🤝🏻🤝🏻

[@zyzzvfx3462]

I live in Alberta so it is much harder for me to make it to the mls Superdraft and for me the only college team I have for the NCAA is SFU in BC which is a d2 so can I still get picked for the pls super draft on a d2 team

[@dylannicholaou3554]

Nice one

[@Willyballo]

Do you have to be in a certain division in college like D1, D2, or D3 to be able to participate in the draft?

[@JodabeniTV]

D1

[@Drkvy7]

The system in america is so complicated😂.. in europe.. the pro clubs providing their own academy and creating their own players.. there is no picking the best players because you end up at the bottom.. you need to have good scouts to create your own players.. alsoif you end up at the bottom you relegate... i find the system in the us so hard to understand😢

[@alex-dq7uk]

Good vid man🔥🔥

[@JodabeniTV]

Thanks Bhino!

[@kwakumadridista1916]

How are you so informed where did you get all your information.

[@JodabeniTV]

Research and Coaches my friend :D

[@kwakumadridista1916]

@@JodabeniTV Wait did you play in the DA or classic league. Also what team do you play for.

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Thank you very much for the video

[@JodabeniTV]

You are welcome :)

[@amadubah1417]

Good Video as always!

[@JodabeniTV]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed!

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Who do you think is the best youth team and best MLS team in Texas.

[@estebanm2950]

Kwaku Akyeampong the best team is FC Dallas by far

[@dsfree99]

Very informative!

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Who are your top 5 best players in the world and who are your Top u23 or u25 best young players.

[@chigozieokorie4547]

Very helpful bro, thank you...keep it up G💪🏾⚽️

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Do you have any recommended trolls for forwards/strikers. Please respond thx Bruce appreciate your mate :D

[@kwakumadridista1916]

What position do you play.

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Last time I was this early Corona was still a beer.

[@sportsseb4667]

Kwaku Akyeampong lol

[@joshualit4333]

is it true there getting rid of the draft after this year?

[@fernandosaldivar5135]

They should draft is only good for American sports. Football is international bro

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Do you have any idea depending on the Coronavirus Pandemic of when do you think that they will start the new season.

[@josemadrigal8277]

Kwaku Akyeampong it will probably end soon by july

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Do you play for Houston Dynamo.

[@Cris-we1ub]

How often do recruiters come to colleges and is it all colleges that recruiters come to and can I get recruited by attending a college in canada and is it only d1 college player that get drafted .I really hope you answer it would really help me

[@adityajoshi4428]

Do you think it is too late to play professional soccer if someone is 19 and in college but don’t play on any college soccer teams?

[@JodabeniTV]

No, I started College soccer at a University at 22.

[@adityajoshi4428]

JodabeniTV well my college doesn’t have a men’s soccer team so is there any other way I can go pro in soccer?

[@kwakumadridista1916]

When are they going to resume the new season

[@JodabeniTV]

They will be coming :D Long trainings take longer to edit.

[@kwakumadridista1916]

@@JodabeniTV Wait what do you mean Long trainings take longer to edit.

[@kwakumadridista1916]

@@JodabeniTV Wait what bro I didn't understand your reply m8

[@edwardemenanjomosibe6098]

Can you get to the MLS from the UK

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

St Francis College Brooklyn

[@kwakumadridista1916]

I hope that they isn't any more pay-to-play. Ridiculous! As long as this continues along with many other reasons U.S. Men's soccer will never rise to a an elite, world-footalling/soccer power. Competing with teams from South America, Africa, and Europe.

[@mateomarrero828]

Very well explained!

[@nathanholmes3307]

I want to go to UCF or USF

[@JodabeniTV]

I believe in you !

[@tomaspereira2711]

Hey @JodabeniTV Do usl 1/2 players get paid? I want to join a D1 team but I don't know if I will have accommodation or some kind of payment to be able to stay

[@asvpjoeyevdo9798]

They don’t take D3 college players?

[@JodabeniTV]

most likely no

[@SUX_STARR]

Jodabeni bro i love your tips about the MLS league...bro I'm a young soccer player In Nigeria..i was in the Nigerian under 17 national team..I'm a 19 year old winger... And I'm gonna fly to the USA in January 2024...so please i need tips on how to join the MLS league..or how can i get an agent who can help me join any mls team when I'm over there.... please bro say something I followed you on Instagram too

[@jacintonevarez8173]

If you go to a division 2 high school do you go to a division 2 collage soccer athlete

[@JodabeniTV]

No, you can go to any college.

[@ivanopoku1485]

What are your chances if you play d3 soccer

[@romanraha7340]

If you live in Canada 🇨🇦 do you have to try and find a D1 school in the states to qualify for the draft ??

[@thejudge6727]

I live in Canada too. Can I still qualify

[@JodabeniTV]

Yes sir

[@onemansolja6470]

I what to come to the academy

[@kwakumadridista1916]

When you are here so early that there aren't any funny comments.

[@75skii]

But, if i'm french, how do i do ?

[@ninety9knites368]

I currently have no solid contacts in the US, will be heading there to play football after the Coronavirus, do you recommend me to prioritise getting into USL or D1 college? The goal is to play pro football 100% don’t really care about the education part tbh. Thanks, love the videos brother 👊🏼

[@babacarfall1276]

Bro same omggg!!

[@tanmanfutbol]

Usl

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Right now I'm tryna grind, put in all the work so come next season I'm one of the first picks.

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Love from Your Ghanaian broda acheampong.Keep grinding broo.

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Keep grinding Kwaku.Also from Ghana in Bronx,NYC

[@kwakumadridista1916]

@@abdulhairerahaman8332 Nice bro

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

@@kwakumadridista1916 You started college?

[@xavierulshafer8652]

I want to go to any D1 team that wants me and will help me become professional

[@yeet3788]

Does anyone know if only division 1 college players only get drafted? What about division 2 and 3 players? Do they have a chance?

[@JodabeniTV]

Higher chance going to the top schools in d1 and top 10 d2 schools

[@napster222]

I'm 16 and my goal is to become a professional soccer player but I feel as this goal is unrealistic and I am not sure I can even accomplish it. I am fearful that it may be too late for me to try to go pro as currently I do not play for an academy or team. And I grew up pretty poor so I never played in an academy or professional training camp or a travel team, as I could not afford it, But I have played and practiced by myself and in free teams and clinics since I was 7. But I do not have much team experience. Also, I am not an amazing player. I'm good but not amazing and I am rusty due to being home all year because of Covid. I had a lot of time this year to practice but covid was in my way and everything was closed. Is there any way I can make up for this time? I would hate for all if it to go wasted. So, I also need time to get back in shape and get to that level of talent. And I don’t know if I have this amount of time since it may be too late. Also, I do not know the process of how one goes pro. I live in the U.S so I would like to play for the MLS. What are the direct steps I need to take to get really good and join a team in the MLS, and what is the best way of doing this? Joining an academy? Joining through college soccer? Trying out? I have no clue. Is this even possible or should I quit my dream? And is it too late to start my journey now? I am willing to train hours a day and do whatever it takes but I am fearful my goal is unrealistic and will never happen and I also don’t want to waste my time and end up not going pro and I do not know how one goes pro and how it all works and that I am not that naturally talented and I need to train to become that good But I do not know if I have that amount of time or if it’s possible. I would appreciate some help and advice, thank you,

[@tbcurtis99]

1. Join your school team where its free to play. 2. Find a competitive or travel team near your home and try-out. If you make the team, ask for a scholarship so you don't have to pay full price. 3. Join a local Futsal League -- the cost is lower while development occurs faster. 4. Watch Soccer Training videos on You Tube, and as many professional games as possible on TV. 5. Practice every day at home or at a park (dribbling, passing, footwork, ball control). Play pickup games with friends as often as possible. Do all these things and when you're good enough, someone important will notice you, and give you a chance. Good Luck !!

[@clone1633]

hey so bit late but i have a quick question so i'm 14 and already play a few games of varsity games as a freshman and I was wondering what do i do after high school to get drafted and what should i do until collage to make my chances better

[@JodabeniTV]

While youre in highschool , start getting good film and start emailing coaches. They wont be able to respond to you until youre a junior though.

[@clone1633]

@@JodabeniTV Thank you for the info

[@juliandelsalto]

But so I can not play professional until I finish college?

[@JodabeniTV]

You can still get signed early.

[@gbskills4527]

What if u are apart of a Canadian university and you want to be apart of the super draft will you still be accepted if your good enough?

[@Thakody01]

GB Skills there was a Canadian who was playing in Canada that got draft

[@JodabeniTV]

Yes

[@enoc.perez3413]

Basically the nba draft

[@lucasemma47]

Can a freshmen be in the MLS Superdraft?

[@eduardocardenasjr3238]

Yes

[@Bryannt]

You have to be incredibly good ! Frankie Amaya was a freshman at UCLA and got drafted to Minnesota United

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

We will like to see the draft day

[@JodabeniTV]

Me too!

[@tahjairchristian4508]

I thought there cancel the MLS draft but great video bro much respect

[@JodabeniTV]

I saw that too, but they still had one this year.

[@JesusMindsett]

Can u get into the draft without going to college?

[@JodabeniTV]

I highly doubt it.

[@ayden.g1083]

So if you enter the draft as a sophomore in college, and don't get selected, you can no longer play for your college?

[@JodabeniTV]

It used to be like that, but im not sure if they changed 2021 for covid.

[@ayden.g1083]

I thought it was like you could be in the draft as many times as you want

[@ayden.g1083]

JodabeniTV Frankie Amaya entered the draft as a freshman(luckily he was first pick) but imagine if he didn’t get picked and lost his eligibility 😔

[@ayden.g1083]

Also you just got a new subscriber

[@jvzish3239]

I’m down to play for any division 1 team! HMU!

[@JodabeniTV]

Ask and you shall receive.

[@jvzish3239]

JodabeniTV BET where do I sign bro? 😂

[@steviewonder6860]

Wait but why haven’t you gotten drafted your really good and I also hope to make it big in soccer my goal is to get signed in a mls team

[@JodabeniTV]

Covid took my senior year

[@zxro4493]

Where you from? And is English your main language

[@JodabeniTV]

I was born in Congo! English is my second language

[@zxro4493]

JodabeniTV nice!! I’m from South Africa

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Would you mind revealing where you are from

[@estebanm2950]

Kwaku Akyeampong texas

[@tomassuescun1003]

I'm a Colombian 15yo GK. Can I enter the draft? Edit: I live in Colombia

[@tomassuescun1003]

@ChacoDev Is a better opportunity, here in Colombia if u are not in a pro team at 13 it's impossible be a pro player

[@tomassuescun1003]

@ChacoDev Yeah IK, when I finish HS at the end of these year I go to live USA or maybe Norway

[@tomassuescun1003]

@ChacoDev Ty bro the same for u

[@tonypony4184]

Do u need a agent to join the mls draft

[@JodabeniTV]

Most likely

[@tonypony4184]

How do I get one because I'm. Scared I really want to go to the draft and I don't know to get a agent because I'm 15

[@LAMARFC]

Can usl2 players be entered into it

[@JodabeniTV]

Yes if theyre in college.

[@kwakumadridista1916]

Are you in college?

[@JodabeniTV]

Yes, I go to UTRGV a division1 school in texas.

[@yafetestifanos6584]

Stanford

[@broskihub]

Im from Serbia and i want to play in MLS

[@wisdomradamel2649]

University of southern Arkansas

[@manlikehaasti8111]

the philadelphia team

[@Financialfreedom-d3m]

La Salle University

[@alex-dq7uk]

Ucla

[@oscarcarrasco6132]

They got rid of the draft.

[@realitytruth5175]

Wbt usl players

[@kwakumadridista1916]

First

[@Steezyy_innit]

Bro no disrespect to u , but MLS is a joke. I’ve been watching this guy that went overseas n said they only take top 5 n the rest go to waste because they claim “ they don’t have enough space or money for the rest “ idk I feel like Aiming for overseas teams it guaranteed to succeed feel me

[@JodabeniTV]

MLS isn’t a bad league , maybe the overall quality hasn’t matched some of those in Europe, but the fact still remains it has some of the best players the states can offer and teams even pay a lot of money to bring in international star players. But also there is plenty of hate on how Un good the league is but yet there is so many of those “ haters” that cannot make any MLS squad. And the mls also pays way better than many European leagues that could even have better soccer. But in any country I reside in , before traveling 1,000 miles , if an opportunity is right next door. Why not try it? Before risking everything .