MLS Draft and Return
George Gelnovatch stated,
“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. Smith was at a Christmas party in Denmark, scrolling through a website on his phone for updates.
- Nick Dang, a junior centerback, was expected to get drafted.
- AJ Smith, a sophomore forward, did not expect to be drafted, saying
“Nah, maybe next year, if I have a good season.”
However, the results revealed Dang's second-round selection, exciting Smith and his friends.
Author's summary: Players return after MLS draft.