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MLS Expansion Draft: Atlanta United’s Protected and Unprotected Players

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The MLS expansion draft is almost upon us once again, it’s hard to believe that around this time just one short year ago Atlanta was the one picking and choosing players to pluck from other teams. Even though we were in this position not long ago it can be difficult to wrap your head around some of the rules and methods that MLS has in place. For those of you who need a bit of a reminder of how this whole process will go down:

  • Teams are allowed to protect a total of 11 players form their senior, supplemental and reserve roster.