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College players, in a year jumbled by the pandemic, prepare for the MLS draft amid uncertainty

Derek Dodson is practicing with the Georgetown University soccer team for a rescheduled season while preparing for the resumption of senior coursework next week. He is also waiting to see how high he goes in the MLS draft this Thursday.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, however, the timetables do not align and players who haven’t signed a contract will have the option of completing their college careers before entering the pro ranks.

On Feb. 10, Dodson could be in uniform for the defending champion Hoyas in the proposed exhibition opener against Virginia Commonwealth. Or he could be launching his pro career.