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2017 MLS Expansion Draft: What you need to know

The league's newest member, LAFC, will take another step toward filling out their roster tomorrow, December 12th, at 2:00pm in the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft.

LAFC will be permitted to select up to five unprotected players in the draft, and no more than one from each club. During the draft, there are no trades permitted, no timeouts, and LAFC are only permitted three minutes per selection. The draft will move quickly, even if LAFC use all allotted time and make five selections.

This year's Expansion Draft exposes clubs to less risk than previous years. With two teams entering the league last season, 10 clubs were in danger of losing a player.