
Few soccer players have become as much of a hero as Maximilian Kissel—and now the legend of American collegiate soccer could cross paths with Lionel Messi and MLS Cup champions Inter Miami.
Kissel, 23, was the final selection in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, often referred to as Mr. Irrelevant in other North American sports. He was the 90th overall pick, the 30th of the third round and rounded out Miami’s five selections.