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2017 MLS Expansion Draft: All You Need to Know

The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft takes place tomorrow at 2pm ET.

Here’s everything you need to know as LAFC build their roster for their inaugural season, including a list of everyone who’s available…

2017 MLS Expansion Draft process:

LAFC may select up to five players from the eligible MLS player pool. Only a single player can be drafted from any one club.

  • Five rounds - LAFC can claim a single player from any one club
  • Three minutes for each selection
  • No timeouts
  • No trades permitted during draft

Generation adidas (GA) and off-budget Homegrown Players (HG) are automatically exempt, current MLS clubs may protect up to 11 players from selection in the Expansion Draft.