MLS Draft and Return
Two players, AJ Smith and Nick Dang, have returned to their team after being drafted to MLS.
“To have them both back was unlikely, and you have two guys that are a handful.” - George Gelnovatch
Smith and Dang were teammates at Virginia, with Dang being drafted in the second round after a successful junior year as a centerback.
- Smith did not expect to be drafted and thought it might happen the following year if he had a good season.
- Dang's selection was exciting for Smith and his friends, who were monitoring the draft results on a website.
Author's summary: Two soccer players return to their team after MLS draft.