The NWSL released the full guidelines for the upcoming expansion draft on Tuesday, providing clarity for what fans can expect from the process. The expansion draft will take place on Nov. 12, with Racing Louisville FC making selections from other teams throughout the league to build its debut roster.
Expansion drafts occur to create parity when a new team is introduced to the league. The new club has the opportunity to select players from other clubs in the league, with the goal of spreading talent evenly to keep the league competitive.
The draft will consist of 18 rounds for Louisville, which means the expansion club can acquire up to 18 players through the process.