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 at a Christmas party in Denmark.
- Nick Dang was expected to get drafted after a successful junior year.
- AJ Smith did not expect to be drafted, saying
Nah, maybe next year, if I have a good season.
However, the draft results brought surprises, with Dang's second-round selection exciting Smith and his friends.
Author's summary: MLS draft surprises bring unexpected returns.