"He's the most talented attacking player in the draft," said one MLS executive prior to the draft. "He's very dynamic in his ability. He can create chances for himself and others."

After suffering through an injury-riddled sophomore season, Robinson scored 18 goals and added assists in 2019. Now the challenge will be to crack a Miami lineup that already has South American products Julian Carranza and Designated Player Matias Pellegrini.

Fellow expansion side Nashville SC chose Indiana University defender Jack Maher with the second overall pick before Miami, who had two of the top three selections, took Georgetown defender Dylan Nealis third.

Maher, 20, spent two seasons at Indiana, where he emerged as the top center back in the country and was the Big 10's defensive player of the year. He made a total of 46 appearances with the Hoosiers, scoring four goals. He is a product of St. Louis-based youth club St. Louis Scott Gallagher, the same club that produced current Fulham and U.S. international defender Tim Ream.

Some observers around the league feel Maher still needs to grow into his body and get fill out physically in order to cope with MLS forwards, but has the technical ability needed to play in the league.

"He's a two-year project, and he has to get stronger," said one MLS coach prior to the draft. "But he's a good, good soccer player."

The 2020 SuperDraft will encompass four rounds and 104 selections. Rounds 3 and 4 will take place beginning on Monday, Jan. 13 via conference call.