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Atlanta United SuperDraft 101

The MLS SuperDraft will begin at 3 p.m.
The MLS SuperDraft will begin at 3 p.m.
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Jan 13, 2017

Today is the day.

Atlanta United (currently) has the Nos. 2 and 8 picks in today’s MLS SuperDraft in Los Angeles.

The team is listening to offers for either or both picks.

There are two players with local ties who could be selected in the first two rounds: Aaron Jones and Daniel Johnson.

Here is everything you need to know about today's event.

ExploreHere is where you can watch the draft.

Here is a depth chart.

Inside scoop on top picks.

ExploreHere is the Atlanta United channel on AJC.com where you can find everything I’ve written about the team this week.

Here is the Atlanta United News Now Facebook page.

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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