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D.C. United Prepares for MLS Draft: Top Picks Await

12/18/2025

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D.C. United holds the first overall pick in the MLS Draft, scheduled for December 18 at 2 p.m. EST.
The draft order places D.C. United first, followed by Atlanta United and FC Dallas.
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic is expected to be a top pick after signing a Generation Adidas contract that does not count against salary caps.
The draft has evolved to include underclassmen, impacting team strategies and player availability.

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Story summary

D.C. United holds the first overall pick in the MLS Draft, scheduled for December 18 at 2 p.m. EST.
The draft order places D.C. United first, followed by Atlanta United and FC Dallas.
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic is expected to be a top pick after signing a Generation Adidas contract that does not count against salary caps.
The draft has evolved to include underclassmen, impacting team strategies and player availability.