2017 MLS SuperDraft Day One Roundup

With two trades and three selections in the first two rounds of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, there was plenty of activity generated by the Chicago Fire braintrust in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. In case you missed it, check out the social media reaction to the club's draft day moves as well as the reactions from those involved below.

National reaction:

The first round of the MLS SuperDraft was filled with solid picks, risky moves and trade transparency. https://t.co/kg8QYYYHLR pic.twitter.com/4keWPYBCcO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 15, 2017

The #SuperDraft grades are in.@WillParchman on your club fared on Friday: https://t.co/xU2g0zZX4c pic.twitter.com/yQrV3roBmP
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 15, 2017

No. 11 overall pick, midfielder Daniel Johnson:

.@ChicagoFire pick up @UofLmenssoccer midfielder Daniel Johnson with the 11th overall pick in the #SuperDraft. pic.twitter.com/Fe9jAikcUP
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 13, 2017

Watch: Louisville's Johnson selected by the Chicago Fire
Watch: Johnson talks MLS SuperDraft selection (part 1) (part 2)
Watch: Daniel Johnson's collegiate highlights

Hugs from the head coach! Daniel Johnson heads to @ChicagoFire. #SuperDraft https://t.co/I4WRXH9E3K
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 13, 2017

Johnson was a very good college player who was an essential part of one of the country's best teams.https://t.co/qunlk1YZzV
— Matthew Doyle (@MattDoyle76) January 14, 2017

Daniel Johnson’s youth career had some turns along the way, including 3 1/2 years in West Ham’s academy: https://t.co/EH5QwZ6mqa #cf97 pic.twitter.com/z6Wi7gilL5
— Danny Santaromita (@TheDanSanto) January 14, 2017

#cf97 draftee Daniel Johnson compared to Kyle Martino. That's some big follicle pressure to live up to.
— Dan Kelly (@DanKelly_21) January 13, 2017

26th overall pick, goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland:

With the 4th pick of the second round (26th overall), @ChicagoFire select @stef_cleveland from @UofLmenssoccer. #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/e44t94JcTy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 13, 2017

thank you! I'm incredibly blessed for the opportunity and am looking forward to being a part of the Fire community!
— Stefan Cleveland (@stef_cleveland) January 14, 2017

27th overall pick, forward Guillermo Delgado:

.@ChicagoFire select @DelawareMSOC forward Guillermo Delgado with the 27th overall pick. #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/pkaXNusgzb
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 13, 2017

Congrats once again to Guillermo Delgado on being selected 27th overall by @ChicagoFire🐔➡️🔥 #BlueHens #SuperDraft https://t.co/nkQTY2PD9g pic.twitter.com/BAP9cqG3JU
— Delaware Men's Soccer (@DelawareMSOC) January 13, 2017

Reactions from general manager Nelson Rodriguez and head coach Veljko Paunovic:

Love working with you, guys. Looking forward to a great season. @ChicagoFire #cf97 #MLSSuperDraft @MLS pic.twitter.com/TvJwFZojvP
— vpaunovic (@VPaunovic) January 14, 2017

Nothing but 😃s from rookie dinner with @VPaunovic and the #cf97 staff. Enjoy, guys!#SuperDraft #Nom pic.twitter.com/kWp8hI2riE
— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) January 14, 2017

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2017 MLS SuperDraft Day One Roundup

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