CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 2017) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Sunday its 11 protected players in advance of the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. CT. Expansion side Los Angeles Football Club will select up to five players from MLS’ other 22 teams.
Each current MLS club had the opportunity to protect 11 players from their 2017 roster. Homegrown players on a club’s Supplemental/Reserve Roster at the end of the 2017 season are automatically protected.
Only a single player can be drafted from any one club.
Additional information on the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft can be found here.