The 2016 MLS SuperDraft is set for 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, January 14. Watch the draft live on whitecapsfc.com and click here for more coverage.
Barring a trade, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will pick 16th in the first round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. That will be the club's lowest-ever pick in the first round, which is the price to pay for enjoying their best MLS season to date in 2015.
Doubt anyone is complaining.
So what does history tell us about the 16th overall pick? Let’s take a look.