Chicago Fire added two talented young defenders to their depleted back line in the first two rounds of the Superdraft, but not without controversy. With the first pick in the draft, the fire selected Wake Forest midfielder Jack Harrison. Harrison was then traded to NYCFC for targeted allocation funds and the fourth pick in the first round.
Many analysts were confused by the move and many media outlets picked up the philosophy that this proved the draft is useless. When you obtain the full picture you realize this was actually a well thought out move. GM Nelson Rodriguez stated in earlier interviews that he was close to signing some European veterans and would adjust his draft choices accordingly.