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“That dream and that idea just kept kind of growing,” Hope-Gund said, “and I was like, ‘You know what? This could be a possibility for me.’” On Thursday, that possibility turned into reality. Orlando City selected Hope-Gund with the 19th overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, one of several local players chosen by MLS teams in the first round. His Hoyas teammate, forward Derek Dodson, also went to Orlando with the eighth pick. Virginia Tech standout Daniel Pereira was chosen by Austin FC first overall. Virginia’s Bret Halsey and Irakoze Donasiyano went to Real Salt Lake and Nashvil...

In first round of MLS draft, D.C. United doubles up on ACC talent Steven Goff, The Washington Post Jan. 21, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 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 ov...

“Danny is a very good player and has good potential," Wolff said. "He plays a number of positions in the midfield, he’s very comfortable between lines. We’ve picked up a player who is ready to come in and play in MLS but also has room to grow. He’s a hungry, humble player.” Pereira added: “I wasn't really expecting to be No. 1 because of all the mock drafts, it’s an honor, I’m really happy. My family is crying, it’s a moment I’ll never forget.” The now-Austin FC midfielder had six goals and six assists in 26 matches during his college career as he earned a Generation Ad...

Toronto FC filled a need, trading down in the first round to take Maryland left fullback Matt Di Rosa 25th overall. CF Montreal, formerly the Montreal Impact, continued its recent trend of trading away picks or passing when its turn came. Expansion Austin FC chose Virginia Tech midfielder Daniel Pereira first overall. The 20-year-old sophomore started all 26 games he played in for the Hokies with six goals and six assists. A native of Venezuela, Pereira was a teenager when his family went to the U.S. seeking asylum. Pereira was one of five players signed to Generation Adidas contracts, which ...

Pereira goes No. 1 overall to Austin FC in MLS SuperDraft When Daniel Pereira sat down with his family to watch the MLS SuperDraft, he didn’t expect to hear his name called first by expansion Austin FC. The Canadian Press Don Garber , The Canadian Press When Daniel Pereira sat down with his family to watch the MLS SuperDraft, he didn’t expect to hear his name called first by expansion Austin FC. Between doing virtual interviews with the teams at the top of the draft, the Virginia Tech star took time to look over all the other names being linked ...