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1. Westward Expansion
The 2017 MLS Expansion draft will take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. CT, giving newborn Los Angeles FC the opportunity to add five players to their inaugural 2018 roster. LAFC has 308 players to choose from, as each club announced its list of 11 protected players on Sunday ahead of the draft.