The MLS Expansion Draft takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, when the Los Angeles Football Club may add up to five players to their roster in preparation for their inaugural 2018 season.
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Key dates:
MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1 pm CT.
2017 MLS Expansion Draft process:
- Rounds: Five rounds as LAFC can select up to five players from the eligible pool; they can only claim a single player from any one club
- Selection clock: Permitted three minutes for each selection
- Timeouts: No timeouts implemented
- Trades: No trades permitted during draft
Key parameters:
- Protected/unprotected player-related rules:
- The 22 MLS clubs that competed during the 2017 season can protect 11 players between their Senior, Supplemental and Reserve Roster.