MLS Draft Surprises
George Gelnovatch noted,
“To have them both back was unlikely, and you have two guys that are a handful.”
AJ Smith and his teammate Nick Dang were waiting for the 2025 MLS SuperDraft results. While at a Christmas party in Denmark, Smith was scrolling through a website on his phone, refreshing it to see the updates.
- Nick Dang, a junior centerback, was expected to get drafted after a successful year.
- AJ Smith, a sophomore forward, did not expect to be drafted, thinking it might happen the following year if he had a good season.
However, the draft results brought surprises, and now they are back and surging.
Author's summary: MLS draft surprises bring two players back.