Overview
- Markovic became NC State's first No. 1 MLS draft pick after a 2025 season that included first-team All-America honors and a College Cup final appearance.
- FC Dallas selected Georgia Southern forward Ricky Louis at No. 2 and Virginia forward Nicholas Simmonds at No. 3.
- Sporting Kansas City chose Clemson midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng at No. 4, and Orlando City took Wake Forest forward Harvey Sarajian at No. 5.
- D.C. United also picked Washington forward Richie Aman at No. 8 after acquiring the selection from the New England Revolution.
- The 2026 SuperDraft featured three rounds and 90 total picks, marking D.C. United’s third No. 1 selection after Freddy Adu in 2004 and Alecko Eskandarian in 2003.