With two picks in the first round the Seattle Sounders had the opportunity to trade. They did so with their 16th pick in the round trading with New York City FC. Seattle gains 75,000 dollars in general Allocation Money in the deal. The Sounders still have the 22nd pick in the round.
NYCFC took Kwama Awuah out of U Conn with the 16th pick.
General Allocation Money can be used to reduce the salary cap impact on players. Per MLS Roster Rules;
General Allocation Money can be traded by clubs.