There are many reasons why the Union have experienced less than successful results during their first six Major League Soccer seasons. A poor showing in the draft is a contributing factor.
Thursday's MLS SuperDraft takes place in Baltimore, and this will be the most pivotal draft for the Union since their inaugural one in 2010, when they had three of the first seven selections.
In Thursday's draft, the Union have two of the top six picks. Their own choice is No. 3 overall, and they acquired the No. 6 pick in a trade with the Houston Dynamo.