NEW YORK – The University of Denver men's soccer program has seven current and former players that were listed as draft eligible ahead of Thursday afternoon's 2026 MLS SuperDraft.
Dylan Akau, Collin Keller, Keegan Kelly, Kyle McGowan, Isaac Nehme, Bryce Willoughby and Trevor Wright are all available to be selected in Thursday's draft, which will begin at 12 p.m. MT.
Denver had two players taken in last year's draft in Ian Smith, who was taken 14th overall by Portland, and Ronan Wynne who was selected 53rd overall by Atlanta.
Denver has had 15 players taken in previous MLS Super Drafts, and three former players sign as Homegrowns.
Denver's MLS Draft History
2025: Ian Smith (Portland Timbers – 14th Overall), Ronan Wynne (Atlanta United – 53rd Overall)
2021: Josh Drack (LA Galaxy – 16th Overall), Preston Judd (LA Galaxy – 35th Overall)
2019: Andre Shinyashiki (Colorado – 5th Overall), Scott DeVoss (Orlando – 59th Overall)
2018: Graham Smith (Sporting Kansas City – 18th Overall)
2017: Reagan Dunk (Real Salt Lake – 13th Overall), Sam Hamilton (Colorado – 15th Overall)
2015: Taylor Hunter (Houston – 49th Overall)
2014: Zach Bolden (Chicago – 61st Overall)
2013: Drew Beckie (Columbus – 28th Overall)
2011: Joe Willis (D.C. United – 50th Overall)
2010: Kris Banghart (Real Salt Lake – 64th Overall)
2009: Kyle Christensen (Chivas USA – 35th Overall)
Homegrown Signings: Sam Bassett (2025 – Colorado Rapids), Kortne Ford (2017 – Colorado Rapids), Jordan Schweitzer (2016 – Seattle Sounders)
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