Rumors had swirled around the first two picks in the Friday's MLS SuperDraft in the days and minutes before expansion clubs Minnesota United and Atlanta United stepped up to the podium. By Peter Nolan

As Commissioner Jeff Plush kicked off the fifth annual National Women's Soccer League player draft just past noon on Thursday afternoon in the expansive ballroom of the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. By Peter Nolan

Los Angeles, Ca. - Perhaps the oddest moment of this year's MLS SuperDraft occurred before the clock had even begun ticking down on Minnesota United. By Peter Nolan

Crystal Dunn has followed fellow U.S. WNT attacker Alex Morgan to Europe with today's news that the 2015 NWSL MVP has signed with Chelsea FC of the FA Women's Super League. By Peter Nolan