It is very difficult to predict what will happen in the MLS Superdraft. Still, analysts attempt to pick what will happen even though most of the time they will be wrong. Here are my bold predictions for Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft.

5. Vancouver will be picking #1 overall.

The Whitecaps will trade for the No.1 pick in the draft and succeed. They will use this pick to get one of the top outside backs in the Draft. They will take CB Joshua Yaro and fill up the right back spot they desperately need to fix.

4. Richie Laryea will be the “Cristian Roldan” of the 2016 Draft

Last season, Roldan was predicted to be the No.1 pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. He ended up dropping all the way to being selected by the Seattle Sounders at No.16 overall. Laryea stock has dropped at the Combine and he will too, all the way to No.12.

3. One Goalkeeper will be selected in 1st Round

This year many great defenders are available and that is what most teams need. Almost every team has a set starting goalkeeper which makes the need for a goalie unimportant. Only one goalkeeper will be selected in the first round, Andrew Tarbell. Tarbell will be selected by the Portland Timbers. The Timbers need help finding a backup goalie.

2. Zach Carroll falls out of First Round

Carroll has been predicted to be selected in the first round in many mock drafts. He did not fare so well at the Combine. He was not able to contend with speedy wingers which proved to be his main weakness. Carroll was great in college which is why I think he will be selected early in the 2nd round.

1. The Union will trade either the No.3 or No.6 pick

The Union are in the best situation out of any Major League Soccer team. They have two of the first six picks in the SuperDraft. NYCFC wants Jack Harrison and I think they will trade for the No.3 pick. Union will select Jonathan Campbell at No.4 and then grab Keegan Rosenberry at No.6 overall.