WASHINGTON, DC -- D.C. United announced the signing of Kimarni Smith earlier today after drafting the senior forward fourth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft o Read Update »
Clemson had Philip Mayaka go 3rd overall to Colorado Rapids, Kimarni Smith went to DC United, and Justin Malou went with Pick 27 in the 1st Round to Columbus Crew. So Noonan put three in the first round alone this year.
That's after he had Robbie Robinson taken first overall last year by David Beckham and Inter Miami last year.
Noonan's putting talent in MLS at the level Dabo is putting guys in the NFL is. No joke.