While it can be a premature fool’s errand to grade any team’s draft class within the first 12 months, Minnesota United has had uncommon success over the last two SuperDrafts.



In 2018, the Loons worked around the draft board and ended with three first-round picks. While their top pick had a minimal impact that season, Mason Toye has been unconscious this summer, scoring match-winners for Minnesota in the U.S. Open Cup and league play. While Wyatt Omsberg and Carter Manley have spent the majority of the last 18 months on loan, each looks like they’ll have futures as dependable MLS defenders — either in an MLS rotation or anchoring a USL Championship backline.



As good as that class is by MLS standards, the 2019 group seems to have even more collective potential. Dayne St. Clair has looked the part in training and his infrequent appearances in friendlies, learning under veteran mentors like Vito Mannone and John Pascarella. Second-round picks...