Exactly one week from today, the MLS offseason will officially get going with the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft, to be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 11 a.m. PT.
Here’s a quick guide of what to expect:
What is it?
Similar to other North American professional leagues, MLS holds a draft for expansion teams to select certain players from existing teams to build their roster.
This year, the draft will be held for Minnesota United FC and Atlanta United FC — both of whom will join MLS in 2017.
How does it work?