MLS announces available players for selection in Expansion Draft

Major League Soccer today announced the list of players available for selection in the 2018 Expansion Draft, including the Galaxy’s 11 protected players. The Expansion Draft will provide an opportunity for expansion club LAFC to select up to five players from the list of available players.

The 2017 Expansion Draft will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. PT.

While Generation adidas and off-budget Homegrown Players are automatically exempt, current MLS clubs may protect up to 11 players from selection in the Expansion Draft. LAFC may select up to five players from the eligible MLS player pool. Only a single player can be drafted from any one club.
 

For all Expansion Draft rules, visit MLS Expansion Draft Rules.

LA Galaxy Protected List:

1. Romain Alessandrini
2. Emmanuel Boateng
3. Ashley Cole
4. Giovani Dos Santos
5. Jonathan Dos Santos
6. Baggio Husidic
7. Sebastian Lleget
8. João Pedro
9. Dave Romney
10. Daniel Steres
11. Gyasi Zardes

FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE PLAYERS IN EXPANSION DRAFT

PLAYERS AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION IN 2017 MLS EXPANSION DRAFT
* indicates the player is eligible for Free Agency