LA Galaxy hold top selection in Stage 1 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft

CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy hold the first pick in Friday's 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft.

A total of 65 players are available for Stage 1 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft which will take place at 12:00 p.m. PT on Friday. Players who are not selected in Stage 1 will be available in Stage 2 on Dec. 21 at 11 am PT. Players may choose to opt out of the Re-Entry Process.

Players available for selection in Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Draft must meet the following criteria:

• Players not eligible for free agency who will be at least 23 years old in 2017 with a minimum of three years of MLS experience
• Players not eligible for free agency who have not received a bona fide offer and who are at least 25 years old with a minimum of four years of MLS experience, or are at least 30 years old with a minimum of eight years of MLS experience

The complete list of players available for the Re-Entry Draft and the draft order which is determined in reverse order from the 2017 MLS campaign can be found below:

2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft Order

1. LA Galaxy
2. D.C. United
3. Colorado Rapids
4. Minnesota United FC
5. Orlando City SC
6. Montreal Impact
7. Philadelphia Union
8. New England Revolution
9. Real Salt Lake
10. FC Dallas
11. San Jose Earthquakes
12. Sporting Kansas City
13. Atlanta United
14. Chicago Fire
15. New York Red Bulls
16. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
17. Portland Timbers
18. New York City FC
19. Houston Dynamo
20. Columbus Crew SC
21. Seattle Sounders
22. Toronto FC
23. LAFC