MLS Draft and Return
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, which were released on December 20, 2024, through a website update.
- 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 results brought surprises, and now they are back and surging.
Author's summary: Soccer players return after MLS draft.