In first round of MLS draft, D.C. United doubles up on ACC talent
Steven Goff, The Washington Post
Jan. 21, 2021
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Until Thursday, D.C. United had not found itself in the top 10 of the MLS draft in seven years.
One pick was apparently not enough, so after taking Clemson attacker Kimarni Smith with its own selection at No. 4, United traded with Atlanta for the fifth choice and added Wake Forest defender Michael DeShields.
United did not relinquish much to acquire the additional first-rounder: $125,000 in financial considerations, known as general allocation money, spread over two seasons. It also swapped spots in the second round, dropping one place to No. 32 overall.