2026 Generation Adidas Class Revealed
Major League Soccer has unveiled the players selected for the 2026 Generation adidas class. This announcement comes ahead of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft scheduled for Thursday at 2 pm ET. The list features both promising underclassmen and notable achievements from the 2025 collegiate season.
2026 Generation adidas Class Overview
- Kwaku Agyabeng (M, Clemson)
- Ricky Louis (F, Georgia Southern)
- Nikola Markovic (D, N.C. State)
- Nicholas Simmonds (F, Virginia)
Kwaku Agyabeng
Kwaku Agyabeng, a midfielder from Kumasi, Ghana, achieved significant milestones during the 2025 season. The freshman at Clemson started 15 of 16 matches, earning spots on the ACC All-Freshman Team and Third Team All-ACC. Prior to joining Clemson, Agyabeng played for Cedar Stars Academy Bergen, helping their U19 team reach the MLS NEXT Cup final.
Ricky Louis
Ricky Louis from Fort Myers, Florida, made history as the first All-American in Georgia Southern men’s soccer. He scored nine goals and provided three assists in 2025, leading his team and garnering a spot on the Sun Belt First-Team. Louis’s impressive performance also included four decisive game-winning goals.
Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic, a defender from Gatineau, Québec, played a key role in N.C. State’s journey to the NCAA College Cup. He participated in 21 out of 22 matches, contributing to an impressive goal differential of 48-9, which featured 15 shutouts—an NCAA best for the season. Markovic’s performance earned him First Team All-American honors.
Nicholas Simmonds
Nicholas Simmonds of Midlothian, Virginia, dominated his freshman year at the University of Virginia. He netted 10 goals and delivered five assists, making him the leading freshman scorer among power-four programs. His accolades include First Team All-American honors and the 2025 ACC Freshman of the Year award.
Pre-Signed Senior
- Richie Aman (F, Washington)
Richie Aman has signed as a pre-signed senior for the upcoming SuperDraft. He recently helped the University of Washington secure its first national title. In 2025, Aman was recognized as the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, with 14 assists making him one of the top contributors in the NCAA.
About Generation adidas
Generation adidas is a program in partnership with MLS and adidas focused on nurturing exceptional soccer talent. Each year, a select number of collegiate players and youth national team prospects are offered contracts, primarily entering MLS through the SuperDraft. The program has produced numerous standout players who have made significant impacts both in the MLS and internationally.
In recent years, successful Generation adidas alumni include Moïse Bombito, Patrick Schulte, and Roman Celentano. Their achievements have underscored the program’s importance in developing future soccer stars.
