Return of the Players
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, a sophomore and junior at Virginia, respectively, had their futures decided in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
- Nick Dang was selected in the second round.
- AJ Smith did not expect to be drafted, saying
Nah, maybe next year, if I have a good season.
Despite the initial uncertainty, both players are now back and surging.
Author's summary: Players return after MLS draft.