The first two rounds of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft took place on Friday in Los Angeles. With the seventh and 29th overall picks, the Vancouver Whitecaps selected defenders Jakob Nerwinski and Francis de Vries.
Jakob Nerwinski
Position: Defender
Last Club: University of Connecticut Huskies
It’s easy to see why Carl Robinson went for a right back with his first draft pick. Both Jordan Smith and Fraser Aird have moved on after a disappointing 2016, leaving a gaping hole on the right side of defense.