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    2017 MLS Expansion Draft
    General information
    DateDecember 12, 2017 [1]
    Overview
    Expansion teamLos Angeles FC
    Expansion season2018
    ← 2016
    2018 →

    The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion team Los Angeles FC held on December 12, 2017. Lists of protected rosters and draft-eligible players were released by MLS on December 10, 2017.[2]

    Format

    [edit]

    The rules for the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft as laid out by Major League Soccer.[3]

    • Existing teams are allowed to protect 11 players from their Senior, Supplemental and Reserve Roster. Generation Adidas players and Homegrown Players on supplemental rosters are automatically protected and exempt from the expansion draft. Though players who graduated from the Generation Adidas program to the senior roster at the end of the 2017 season are not exempt.
    • Only one player may be claimed from each club’s non-protected roster, that team is then eliminated from the expansion draft and not allowed to lose any further players.
    • The expansion draft will last 5 rounds totaling 5 players to be drafted.

    Expansion Draft Picks

    [edit]

    Pick

    MLS Team

    Player

    Previous Team

    Trade Notes

    1Los Angeles FCTyler MillerSeattle Sounders FC
    2Latif BlessingSporting Kansas City
    3Marco Ureña (INTL)San Jose Earthquakes
    4Jukka Raitala (INTL)Columbus Crew SCTraded to Montreal Impact in exchange for Laurent Ciman.[4]
    5Raheem EdwardsToronto FC

    Affected Post-Draft Trades

    [edit]
    • This section will show any publicized details of trades made regarding players involved in the expansion draft.

    Team-by-team-breakdown

    [edit]
    Legend
    Selected by Los Angeles FC
    (DP) - Designated Player
    (FA) - Free agent
    (GA) - Generation Adidas
    (HGP) - Homegrown player
    (INTL) - International player

    Atlanta United FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017 [5]
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Mikey AmbroseMiguel Almirón (DP) (INTL)Andrew Carleton (HGP)
    Yamil Asad (INTL)Carlos Carmona (INTL)Chris Goslin (HGP)
    Mark BloomGreg GarzaMiles Robinson (GA)
    Bobby Boswell (FA)Leandro González Pírez (INTL)
    Kevin KratzJulian Gressel (INTL)
    Jeff Larentowicz (FA)Brad Guzan
    Zach Loyd (FA)Alec Kann
    Chris McCannJosef Martínez (DP) (INTL)
    Tyrone MearsMichael Parkhurst
    Kévin Oliveira (INTL)Brandon Vazquez
    Jeffrey Otoo (INTL)Héctor Villalba (DP) (INTL)
    Tyler Pasher (INTL)
    Jacob Peterson
    Kyle Reynish (FA)
    Anton Walkes (INTL)
    Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
    Romario Williams (INTL)

    Chicago Fire

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    David Arshakyan (INTL)David Accam (DP)Drew Conner (HGP)
    Jorge Bava (INTL)Jonathan CampbellCollin Fernandez (HGP)
    Brandt BronicoJohan Kappelhof (INTL)Djordje Mihailovic (HGP)
    Stefan ClevelandDax McCartyPatrick Doody (HGP)
    Jorge CorralesNemanja Nikolić (DP) (INTL)Joey Calistri (HGP)
    Michael de Leeuw (INTL)Juninho
    Christian DeanMatt Polster
    Matej Dekovic (INTL)Richard Sánchez
    John Goossens (INTL)Bastian Schweinsteiger (DP) (INTL)
    Michael Harrington (FA)Luis Solignac (INTL)
    Daniel JohnsonBrandon Vincent
    Matt Lampson
    João Meira (INTL)

    Colorado Rapids

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    John BernerStefan Aigner (INTL)Caleb Calvert (HGP)
    Bobby Burling (FA)Micheal AziraKortne Ford (HGP)
    Dennis Castillo (INTL)Dominique Badji (INTL)Dillon Serna (HGP)
    Mike da FonteNana Boateng (INTL)Ricardo Perez (HGP)
    Josh GattShkëlzen Gashi (DP) (INTL)Kevin Doyle
    Luis GilMarlon Hairston
    Alan Gordon (FA)Tim Howard (DP)
    Sam HamiltonZac MacMath
    Mohammed Saeid (INTL)Eric Miller
    Mekeil Williams (INTL)Axel Sjöberg
    Jared Watts

    Columbus Crew SC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Waylon FrancisMohammed Abu (INTL)Alex Crognale (HGP)
    Niko HansenLalas Abubakar (INTL)Ben Swanson (HGP)
    Marshall HollingsworthHarrison Afful
    Adam JahnArtur (INTL)
    Hector JiménezFederico Higuaín (DP)
    Logan KettererOla Kamara (INTL)
    Connor MaloneyKekuta Manneh
    Cristian Martínez (INTL)Pedro Santos (DP) (INTL)
    Jonathan Mensah (DP) (INTL)Justin Meram
    Abuchi ObinwaZack Steffen
    Jukka Raitala (INTL)Wil Trapp
    Rodrigo Saravia (INTL)
    Gastón Sauro
    Brad Stuver
    Josh Williams

    D.C. United

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Deshorn Brown (INTL)Luciano Acosta (INTL)Chris Durkin (HGP)
    Julian Büscher (INTL)Paul Arriola (DP)Ian Harkes (HGP)
    Steve ClarkSteve BirnbaumJalen Robinson (HGP)
    Sean Franklin (FA)Frédéric Brillant (INTL)Chris Rolfe
    Bill HamidRussell Canouse
    Jared JeffreyNick DeLeon
    Eric KlenofskyTaylor Kemp
    Chris KorbDarren Mattocks
    Bruno Miranda (INTL)Patrick Mullins
    Patrick Nyarko (FA)Kofi Opare
    Chris Odoi-AtsemZoltán Stieber (INTL)
    Lloyd Sam
    Marcelo Sarvas
    Rob Vincent
    Travis Worra

    FC Dallas

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Carlos Cermeño (INTL)Kellyn AcostaCoy Craft (HGP)
    Aníbal Chalá (DP) (INTL)Tesho AkindeleJesse González (HGP)
    Eduardo CortesMichael Barrios (INTL)Bryan Reynolds (HGP)
    Maynor Figueroa (INTL)Cristian Colmán (DP) (INTL)Paxton Pomykal (HGP)
    Luis González (INTL)Mauro DíazAaron Guillen (HGP)
    Hernán Grana (INTL)Carlos Gruezo (DP) (INTL)Jesús Ferreira (HGP)
    Atiba Harris (FA)Jacori HayesReggie Cannon (HGP)
    Walker HumeMatt HedgesAdonijah Reid (GA)
    Roland Lamah (INTL)Ryan Hollingshead
    Javier Morales (FA)Victor Ulloa
    Chris Seitz (FA)Maxi Urruti

    Houston Dynamo

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Eric Alexander (FA)Juan David Cabezas (INTL)Tyler Deric (HGP)
    Arturo ÁlvarezLeonardoMemo Rodríguez (HGP)
    Jalil AnibabaAlberth Elis (DP) (INTL)Christian Lucatero (HGP)
    DaMarcus Beasley (FA)Adolfo Machado (INTL)
    Boniek GarcíaMauro Manotas
    Calle BrownTomás Martínez (DP) (INTL)
    Ricardo Clark (FA)Romell Quioto (INTL)
    A. J. DeLaGarza (FA)Dylan Remick
    José Escalante (INTL)Erick Torres (DP)
    Kevin GarciaAndrew Wenger
    Joe Holland (INTL)Joe Willis
    Taylor Hunter
    George Malki
    Alex
    Vicente Sánchez
    Philippe Senderos (INTL)
    Charlie Ward (INTL)

    LA Galaxy

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Michaël Ciani (INTL)Romain Alessandrini (DP) (INTL)Robbie Rogers
    Bradley Diallo (INTL)João Pedro (INTL)Hugo Arellano (HGP)
    Clément DiopEmmanuel BoatengJose Villarreal (HGP)
    Jermaine JonesAshley Cole (INTL)Raúl Mendiola (HGP) (INTL)
    Rafael GarciaGiovani dos Santos (DP) (INTL)Jaime Villarreal (HGP)
    Jon KempinJonathan dos Santos (DP) (INTL)Nathan Smith (HGP)
    Ariel LassiterBaggio HušidićBradford Jamieson IV (HGP)
    Jack McInerneySebastian LletgetJack McBean (HGP)
    Brian RoweDavid Romney
    Pele van Anholt (INTL)Daniel Steres
    Gyasi Zardes

    Minnesota United FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Bernardo AñorBobby ShuttleworthAbu Danladi (GA) (INTL)
    Justin DavisFrancisco Calvo (INTL)Collin Martin (HGP)
    Thomas De VillardiMichael Boxall (INTL)Harrison Heath (HGP)
    Vadim Demidov (INTL)Brent Kallman
    Joe GreenspanJérôme Thiesson (INTL)
    Miguel IbarraMarc Burch
    Ismaila JomeSam Cronin
    Alex KappKevin Molino
    José Leitón (INTL)Ibson
    Patrick McLainEthan Finlay
    Sam Nicholson (INTL)Christian Ramirez
    Rasmus Schüller (INTL)
    Jermaine Taylor
    Johan Venegas (INTL)
    Kevin Venegas
    Collen Warner

    Montreal Impact

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Hernán Bernardello (INTL)Ambroise Oyongo (INTL)David Choinière (HGP)
    Patrice BernierEvan BushMaxime Crépeau (HGP)
    Deian Boldor (INTL)Víctor Cabrera (INTL)Louis Béland-Goyette (HGP)
    Hassoun CamaraLaurent Ciman (INTL)Anthony Jackson-Hamel (HGP)
    Nick DePuyMarco Donadel (INTL)Shamit Shome (GA)
    Shaun Francis (FA)Chris DuvallBallou Tabla (HGP)
    Eric Kronberg (FA)Blerim Džemaili (DP) (INTL)
    Wandrille LefèvreKyle Fisher
    Matteo Mancosu (INTL)Daniel Lovitz
    Dominic OduroIgnacio Piatti (DP) (INTL)
    Andrés Romero (INTL)Samuel Piette
    Michael Salazar

    New England Revolution

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Benjamin Angoua (INTL)Juan AgudeloScott Caldwell (HGP)
    Femi Hollinger-JanzenTeal BunburyZachary Herivaux (HGP)
    Brad Knighton (FA)Cody Cropper
    Daigo KobayashiAntonio Delamea Mlinar (INTL)
    Xavier Kouassi (INTL)Claude Dielna (INTL)
    Donnie SmithDiego Fagúndez
    Joshua SmithAndrew Farrell
    Chris TierneyGershon Koffie (INTL)
    Matt TurnerKrisztián Németh (INTL)
    Je-Vaughn WatsonLee Nguyen
    London WoodberryKelyn Rowe
    Brian Wright

    New York City FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    R. J. AllenAlexander Callens (INTL)Jonathan Lewis (GA)
    Kwame AwuahJack HarrisonJames Sands (HGP)
    Miguel Camargo (INTL)Yangel Herrera (INTL)Andrea Pirlo
    Maxime Chanot (INTL)Sean Johnson
    Shannon GomezRónald Matarrita
    Eirik JohansenTommy McNamara
    Mikey LopezMaximiliano Moralez (DP) (INTL)
    Jefferson Mena (INTL)Alexander Ring (INTL)
    Sean OkoliBen Sweat
    John StertzerDavid Villa (DP) (INTL)
    Andraž Struna (INTL)Rodney Wallace
    Ethan White

    New York Red Bulls

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Anatole Abang (INTL)FelipeTyler Adams (HGP)
    Gideon Baah (INTL)Fidel Escobar (INTL)Sean Davis (HGP)
    Vincent Bezecourt (INTL)Sacha Kljestan (DP)Derrick Etienne (HGP)
    Aurélien Collin (INTL)Kemar Lawrence (INTL)Arun Basuljevic (HGP)
    Dilly Duka (FA)Aaron LongAlex Muyl (HGP)
    Mike GrellaRyan MearaEvan Louro (HGP)
    Muhamed Keita (INTL)Michael Amir Murillo (INTL)Brandon Allen (HGP)
    Connor LadeLuis Robles
    Zeiko Lewis (INTL)Daniel Royer (INTL)
    Dan MetzgerGonzalo Verón (INTL)
    Hassan Ndam (INTL)Bradley Wright-Phillips (DP)
    Damien Perrinelle (INTL)
    Sal Zizzo (FA)

    Orlando City SC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Kevin AlstonJosé Aja (INTL)Richie Laryea (GA) (INTL)
    Giles Barnes (FA)Joe BendikTommy Redding (HGP)
    Hadji BarryDom DwyerMason Stajduhar (HGP)
    Servando CarrascoCristian HiguitaKaká
    Pierre da SilvaWill Johnson
    Conor DonovanCyle Larin
    Earl Edwards Jr.Carlos Rivas (DP)
    Devron García (INTL)Jonathan Spector
    PC (INTL)Scott Sutter (INTL)
    Seb HinesDonny Toia
    Antonio NocerinoYoshimar Yotún (DP) (INTL)
    Léo Pereira (INTL)
    Dillon Powers
    Rafael Ramos
    Tony Rocha
    Josh Saunders (FA)

    Philadelphia Union

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Roland Alberg (INTL)Alejandro Bedoya (DP)Adam Najem (HGP)
    Eric Ayuk (INTL)Andre Blake (INTL)Derrick Jones (HGP)
    Warren CreavalleJack Elliott (INTL)Auston Trusty (HGP)
    Charlie DaviesMarcus EppsJoshua Yaro (GA) (INTL)
    Maurice Edu (DP)FabinhoBrian Carroll
    Ray GaddisFabian Herbers
    Aaron Jones (INTL)Haris Medunjanin (INTL)
    Richie MarquezIlsinho (INTL)
    John McCarthyFafà Picault
    Jake McGuireKeegan Rosenberry
    Oguchi OnyewuC. J. Sapong
    Chris Pontius (FA)
    Jay Simpson (INTL)
    Ken Tribbett
    Giliano Wijnaldum (INTL)

    Portland Timbers

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Victor Arboleda (INTL)Fanendo Adi (DP)Jeremy Ebobisse (GA)
    Gbenga Arokoyo (INTL)VytasMarco Farfan (HGP)
    Jeff AttinellaDairon Asprilla
    Jack Barmby (INTL)Sebastián Blanco (DP) (INTL)
    Rennico Clarke (INTL)Diego Chará
    Jake GleesonDavid Guzmán (INTL)
    Kendall McIntoshLarrys Mabiala (INTL)
    Lucas Melano (INTL)Darlington Nagbe
    Roy MillerAlvas Powell
    Chance MyersLiam Ridgewell
    Amobi OkugoDiego Valeri (DP)
    Lawrence Olum
    Bill Tuiloma (INTL)
    Zarek Valentin
    Ben Zemanski (FA)

    Real Salt Lake

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Chad Barrett (FA)Kyle BeckermanDanilo Acosta (HGP)
    Tony BeltranJusten Glad (HGP)Jordan Allen (HGP)
    Nick BeslerDavid HorstJosé Hernández (HGP) (INTL)
    Reagan DunkLuke MulhollandBrooks Lennon (HGP)
    Omar Holness (INTL)Joao PlataRicardo Velazco (HGP)
    Yura Movsisyan (DP)Nick Rimando
    Stephen SundayAlbert Rusnák (DP) (INTL)
    Demar Phillips (INTL)Sebastian Saucedo
    Justin SchmidtJefferson Savarino (DP) (INTL)
    Chris Schuler (FA)Luis Silva
    Connor SparrowMarcelo Silva (INTL)
    Matt Van Oekel
    Chris Wingert (FA)

    San Jose Earthquakes

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    François Affolter (INTL)Fatai AlasheTommy Thompson (HGP)
    Quincy AmarikwaDavid BinghamNick Lima (HGP)
    Leandro Barrera (INTL)Darwin CerénJackson Yueill (GA)
    Víctor BernárdezAníbal Godoy (INTL)Marvell Wynne
    Matt BersanoDanny Hoesen (INTL)
    Cordell CatoJahmir Hyka (INTL)
    Kip ColveyFlorian Jungwirth (INTL)
    Harold Cummings (INTL)Vako (DP) (INTL)
    Simon Dawkins (DP) (INTL)Shea Salinas
    Andrés Imperiale (INTL)Andrew Tarbell
    Lindo Mfeka (INTL)Chris Wondolowski (DP)
    Marc Pelosi
    Kofi Sarkodie
    Matheus Silva (INTL)
    Marco Ureña (INTL)

    Seattle Sounders FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Tony AlfaroWill BruinAaron Kovar (HGP)
    Osvaldo Alonso (DP)Clint Dempsey (DP)Seyi Adekoya (HGP)
    Jordy Delem (INTL)Stefan FreiJordan Morris (HGP)
    Brad Evans (FA)Kelvin Leerdam (INTL)Henry Wingo (HGP)
    Oniel FisherNicolás Lodeiro (DP) (INTL)
    Joevin Jones (INTL)Chad Marshall
    Calum MallaceVíctor Rodríguez (INTL)
    Zach MathersCristian Roldan
    Bryan MeredithGustav Svensson (INTL)
    Tyler MillerNouhou Tolo (INTL)
    Lamar Neagle (FA)Román Torres (INTL)
    Harry Shipp

    Sporting Kansas City

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Saad Abdul-SalaamMatt BeslerKevin Ellis (HGP)
    Kharlton BelmarRoger Espinoza (DP)Gianluca Busio (HGP)
    Latif BlessingBenny FeilhaberErik Palmer-Brown (HGP)
    Amer DidicGerso Fernandes (DP)Dániel Sallói (HGP) (INTL)
    Andrew DykstraCristian Lobato (INTL)
    Cameron IwasaJimmy Medranda
    Kenwyne JonesTim Melia
    Soni Mustivar (INTL)James Musa (INTL)
    Cameron PorterIke Opara
    Diego RubioIlie Sánchez
    Soony SaadGraham Zusi (DP)
    Seth Sinovic
    Colton Storm
    Alex Tambakis
    Adrian Zendejas

    Toronto FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Øyvind Alseth (INTL)Jozy Altidore (DP)Jay Chapman (HGP)
    Brandon AubreyAlex BonoJordan Hamilton (HGP)
    Steven Beitashour (FA)Michael Bradley (DP)Ashtone Morgan (HGP)
    Benoît Cheyrou (INTL)Marky DelgadoSergio Camargo (HGP)
    Armando Cooper (INTL)Sebastian Giovinco (DP) (INTL)Ben Spencer (HGP)
    Raheem EdwardsNick Hagglund
    Tsubasa Endoh (INTL)Chris Mavinga (INTL)
    Nicolas Hasler (INTL)Justin Morrow
    Jason Hernandez (FA)Jonathan Osorio
    Clint IrwinVíctor Vázquez (INTL)
    Drew Moor (FA)Eriq Zavaleta
    Mark Pais
    Tosaint Ricketts

    Vancouver Whitecaps FC

    [edit]
    As of December 10, 2017
    ExposedProtectedExempt
    Christian Bolaños (INTL)Ali Ghazal (INTL)Sam Adekugbe (HGP)
    Marcel de JongErik HurtadoMarco Bustos (HGP)
    David EdgarKei Kamara (DP)Alphonso Davies (HGP)
    Deybi Flores (INTL)Stefan Marinovic (INTL)Ben McKendry (HGP)
    Kyle GreigNicolás Mezquida (INTL)Russell Teibert (HGP)
    Jordan Harvey (FA)Fredy Montero (DP)
    Bernie Ibini-Isei (INTL)Jake Nerwinski
    Nosa Igiebor (INTL)Tim Parker
    Andrew Jacobson (FA)Yordy Reyna (INTL)
    Matías Laba (INTL)Tony Tchani
    Brett LevisKendall Waston (INTL)
    Aaron Maund
    David Ousted (INTL)
    Spencer Richey
    Mauro Rosales
    Cole Seiler
    Brek Shea (DP)
    Cristian Techera (INTL)
    Sheanon Williams

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft set for December 12; LAFC to have five picks". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
    2. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft set for December 12; LAFC to have five picks". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
    3. ^ "MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure". MLS.
    4. ^ "LAFC acquire Laurent Ciman from Impact for draftees Edwards, Raitala". MLS.
    5. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft protected and unprotected lists". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
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      2017 MLS Expansion Draft
      General information
      DateDecember 12, 2017 [1]
      Overview
      Expansion teamLos Angeles FC
      Expansion season2018

      The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion team Los Angeles FC held on December 12, 2017. Lists of protected rosters and draft-eligible players were released by MLS on December 10, 2017.[2]

      Format

      The rules for the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft as laid out by Major League Soccer.[3]

      • Existing teams are allowed to protect 11 players from their Senior, Supplemental and Reserve Roster. Generation Adidas players and Homegrown Players on supplemental rosters are automatically protected and exempt from the expansion draft. Though players who graduated from the Generation Adidas program to the senior roster at the end of the 2017 season are not exempt.
      • Only one player may be claimed from each club’s non-protected roster, that team is then eliminated from the expansion draft and not allowed to lose any further players.
      • The expansion draft will last 5 rounds totaling 5 players to be drafted.

      Expansion Draft Picks

      Pick

      MLS Team

      Player

      Previous Team

      Trade Notes

      1Los Angeles FCTyler MillerSeattle Sounders FC
      2Latif BlessingSporting Kansas City
      3Marco Ureña (INTL)San Jose Earthquakes
      4Jukka Raitala (INTL)Columbus Crew SCTraded to Montreal Impact in exchange for Laurent Ciman.[4]
      5Raheem EdwardsToronto FC

      Affected Post-Draft Trades

      • This section will show any publicized details of trades made regarding players involved in the expansion draft.

      Team-by-team-breakdown

      Legend
      Selected by Los Angeles FC
      (DP) - Designated Player
      (FA) - Free agent
      (GA) - Generation Adidas
      (HGP) - Homegrown player
      (INTL) - International player

      Atlanta United FC

      As of December 10, 2017 [5]
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Mikey AmbroseMiguel Almirón (DP) (INTL)Andrew Carleton (HGP)
      Yamil Asad (INTL)Carlos Carmona (INTL)Chris Goslin (HGP)
      Mark BloomGreg GarzaMiles Robinson (GA)
      Bobby Boswell (FA)Leandro González Pírez (INTL)
      Kevin KratzJulian Gressel (INTL)
      Jeff Larentowicz (FA)Brad Guzan
      Zach Loyd (FA)Alec Kann
      Chris McCannJosef Martínez (DP) (INTL)
      Tyrone MearsMichael Parkhurst
      Kévin Oliveira (INTL)Brandon Vazquez
      Jeffrey Otoo (INTL)Héctor Villalba (DP) (INTL)
      Tyler Pasher (INTL)
      Jacob Peterson
      Kyle Reynish (FA)
      Anton Walkes (INTL)
      Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
      Romario Williams (INTL)

      Chicago Fire

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      David Arshakyan (INTL)David Accam (DP)Drew Conner (HGP)
      Jorge Bava (INTL)Jonathan CampbellCollin Fernandez (HGP)
      Brandt BronicoJohan Kappelhof (INTL)Djordje Mihailovic (HGP)
      Stefan ClevelandDax McCartyPatrick Doody (HGP)
      Jorge CorralesNemanja Nikolić (DP) (INTL)Joey Calistri (HGP)
      Michael de Leeuw (INTL)Juninho
      Christian DeanMatt Polster
      Matej Dekovic (INTL)Richard Sánchez
      John Goossens (INTL)Bastian Schweinsteiger (DP) (INTL)
      Michael Harrington (FA)Luis Solignac (INTL)
      Daniel JohnsonBrandon Vincent
      Matt Lampson
      João Meira (INTL)

      Colorado Rapids

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      John BernerStefan Aigner (INTL)Caleb Calvert (HGP)
      Bobby Burling (FA)Micheal AziraKortne Ford (HGP)
      Dennis Castillo (INTL)Dominique Badji (INTL)Dillon Serna (HGP)
      Mike da FonteNana Boateng (INTL)Ricardo Perez (HGP)
      Josh GattShkëlzen Gashi (DP) (INTL)Kevin Doyle
      Luis GilMarlon Hairston
      Alan Gordon (FA)Tim Howard (DP)
      Sam HamiltonZac MacMath
      Mohammed Saeid (INTL)Eric Miller
      Mekeil Williams (INTL)Axel Sjöberg
      Jared Watts

      Columbus Crew SC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Waylon FrancisMohammed Abu (INTL)Alex Crognale (HGP)
      Niko HansenLalas Abubakar (INTL)Ben Swanson (HGP)
      Marshall HollingsworthHarrison Afful
      Adam JahnArtur (INTL)
      Hector JiménezFederico Higuaín (DP)
      Logan KettererOla Kamara (INTL)
      Connor MaloneyKekuta Manneh
      Cristian Martínez (INTL)Pedro Santos (DP) (INTL)
      Jonathan Mensah (DP) (INTL)Justin Meram
      Abuchi ObinwaZack Steffen
      Jukka Raitala (INTL)Wil Trapp
      Rodrigo Saravia (INTL)
      Gastón Sauro
      Brad Stuver
      Josh Williams

      D.C. United

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Deshorn Brown (INTL)Luciano Acosta (INTL)Chris Durkin (HGP)
      Julian Büscher (INTL)Paul Arriola (DP)Ian Harkes (HGP)
      Steve ClarkSteve BirnbaumJalen Robinson (HGP)
      Sean Franklin (FA)Frédéric Brillant (INTL)Chris Rolfe
      Bill HamidRussell Canouse
      Jared JeffreyNick DeLeon
      Eric KlenofskyTaylor Kemp
      Chris KorbDarren Mattocks
      Bruno Miranda (INTL)Patrick Mullins
      Patrick Nyarko (FA)Kofi Opare
      Chris Odoi-AtsemZoltán Stieber (INTL)
      Lloyd Sam
      Marcelo Sarvas
      Rob Vincent
      Travis Worra

      FC Dallas

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Carlos Cermeño (INTL)Kellyn AcostaCoy Craft (HGP)
      Aníbal Chalá (DP) (INTL)Tesho AkindeleJesse González (HGP)
      Eduardo CortesMichael Barrios (INTL)Bryan Reynolds (HGP)
      Maynor Figueroa (INTL)Cristian Colmán (DP) (INTL)Paxton Pomykal (HGP)
      Luis González (INTL)Mauro DíazAaron Guillen (HGP)
      Hernán Grana (INTL)Carlos Gruezo (DP) (INTL)Jesús Ferreira (HGP)
      Atiba Harris (FA)Jacori HayesReggie Cannon (HGP)
      Walker HumeMatt HedgesAdonijah Reid (GA)
      Roland Lamah (INTL)Ryan Hollingshead
      Javier Morales (FA)Victor Ulloa
      Chris Seitz (FA)Maxi Urruti

      Houston Dynamo

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Eric Alexander (FA)Juan David Cabezas (INTL)Tyler Deric (HGP)
      Arturo ÁlvarezLeonardoMemo Rodríguez (HGP)
      Jalil AnibabaAlberth Elis (DP) (INTL)Christian Lucatero (HGP)
      DaMarcus Beasley (FA)Adolfo Machado (INTL)
      Boniek GarcíaMauro Manotas
      Calle BrownTomás Martínez (DP) (INTL)
      Ricardo Clark (FA)Romell Quioto (INTL)
      A. J. DeLaGarza (FA)Dylan Remick
      José Escalante (INTL)Erick Torres (DP)
      Kevin GarciaAndrew Wenger
      Joe Holland (INTL)Joe Willis
      Taylor Hunter
      George Malki
      Alex
      Vicente Sánchez
      Philippe Senderos (INTL)
      Charlie Ward (INTL)

      LA Galaxy

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Michaël Ciani (INTL)Romain Alessandrini (DP) (INTL)Robbie Rogers
      Bradley Diallo (INTL)João Pedro (INTL)Hugo Arellano (HGP)
      Clément DiopEmmanuel BoatengJose Villarreal (HGP)
      Jermaine JonesAshley Cole (INTL)Raúl Mendiola (HGP) (INTL)
      Rafael GarciaGiovani dos Santos (DP) (INTL)Jaime Villarreal (HGP)
      Jon KempinJonathan dos Santos (DP) (INTL)Nathan Smith (HGP)
      Ariel LassiterBaggio HušidićBradford Jamieson IV (HGP)
      Jack McInerneySebastian LletgetJack McBean (HGP)
      Brian RoweDavid Romney
      Pele van Anholt (INTL)Daniel Steres
      Gyasi Zardes

      Minnesota United FC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Bernardo AñorBobby ShuttleworthAbu Danladi (GA) (INTL)
      Justin DavisFrancisco Calvo (INTL)Collin Martin (HGP)
      Thomas De VillardiMichael Boxall (INTL)Harrison Heath (HGP)
      Vadim Demidov (INTL)Brent Kallman
      Joe GreenspanJérôme Thiesson (INTL)
      Miguel IbarraMarc Burch
      Ismaila JomeSam Cronin
      Alex KappKevin Molino
      José Leitón (INTL)Ibson
      Patrick McLainEthan Finlay
      Sam Nicholson (INTL)Christian Ramirez
      Rasmus Schüller (INTL)
      Jermaine Taylor
      Johan Venegas (INTL)
      Kevin Venegas
      Collen Warner

      Montreal Impact

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Hernán Bernardello (INTL)Ambroise Oyongo (INTL)David Choinière (HGP)
      Patrice BernierEvan BushMaxime Crépeau (HGP)
      Deian Boldor (INTL)Víctor Cabrera (INTL)Louis Béland-Goyette (HGP)
      Hassoun CamaraLaurent Ciman (INTL)Anthony Jackson-Hamel (HGP)
      Nick DePuyMarco Donadel (INTL)Shamit Shome (GA)
      Shaun Francis (FA)Chris DuvallBallou Tabla (HGP)
      Eric Kronberg (FA)Blerim Džemaili (DP) (INTL)
      Wandrille LefèvreKyle Fisher
      Matteo Mancosu (INTL)Daniel Lovitz
      Dominic OduroIgnacio Piatti (DP) (INTL)
      Andrés Romero (INTL)Samuel Piette
      Michael Salazar

      New England Revolution

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Benjamin Angoua (INTL)Juan AgudeloScott Caldwell (HGP)
      Femi Hollinger-JanzenTeal BunburyZachary Herivaux (HGP)
      Brad Knighton (FA)Cody Cropper
      Daigo KobayashiAntonio Delamea Mlinar (INTL)
      Xavier Kouassi (INTL)Claude Dielna (INTL)
      Donnie SmithDiego Fagúndez
      Joshua SmithAndrew Farrell
      Chris TierneyGershon Koffie (INTL)
      Matt TurnerKrisztián Németh (INTL)
      Je-Vaughn WatsonLee Nguyen
      London WoodberryKelyn Rowe
      Brian Wright

      New York City FC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      R. J. AllenAlexander Callens (INTL)Jonathan Lewis (GA)
      Kwame AwuahJack HarrisonJames Sands (HGP)
      Miguel Camargo (INTL)Yangel Herrera (INTL)Andrea Pirlo
      Maxime Chanot (INTL)Sean Johnson
      Shannon GomezRónald Matarrita
      Eirik JohansenTommy McNamara
      Mikey LopezMaximiliano Moralez (DP) (INTL)
      Jefferson Mena (INTL)Alexander Ring (INTL)
      Sean OkoliBen Sweat
      John StertzerDavid Villa (DP) (INTL)
      Andraž Struna (INTL)Rodney Wallace
      Ethan White

      New York Red Bulls

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Anatole Abang (INTL)FelipeTyler Adams (HGP)
      Gideon Baah (INTL)Fidel Escobar (INTL)Sean Davis (HGP)
      Vincent Bezecourt (INTL)Sacha Kljestan (DP)Derrick Etienne (HGP)
      Aurélien Collin (INTL)Kemar Lawrence (INTL)Arun Basuljevic (HGP)
      Dilly Duka (FA)Aaron LongAlex Muyl (HGP)
      Mike GrellaRyan MearaEvan Louro (HGP)
      Muhamed Keita (INTL)Michael Amir Murillo (INTL)Brandon Allen (HGP)
      Connor LadeLuis Robles
      Zeiko Lewis (INTL)Daniel Royer (INTL)
      Dan MetzgerGonzalo Verón (INTL)
      Hassan Ndam (INTL)Bradley Wright-Phillips (DP)
      Damien Perrinelle (INTL)
      Sal Zizzo (FA)

      Orlando City SC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Kevin AlstonJosé Aja (INTL)Richie Laryea (GA) (INTL)
      Giles Barnes (FA)Joe BendikTommy Redding (HGP)
      Hadji BarryDom DwyerMason Stajduhar (HGP)
      Servando CarrascoCristian HiguitaKaká
      Pierre da SilvaWill Johnson
      Conor DonovanCyle Larin
      Earl Edwards Jr.Carlos Rivas (DP)
      Devron García (INTL)Jonathan Spector
      PC (INTL)Scott Sutter (INTL)
      Seb HinesDonny Toia
      Antonio NocerinoYoshimar Yotún (DP) (INTL)
      Léo Pereira (INTL)
      Dillon Powers
      Rafael Ramos
      Tony Rocha
      Josh Saunders (FA)

      Philadelphia Union

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Roland Alberg (INTL)Alejandro Bedoya (DP)Adam Najem (HGP)
      Eric Ayuk (INTL)Andre Blake (INTL)Derrick Jones (HGP)
      Warren CreavalleJack Elliott (INTL)Auston Trusty (HGP)
      Charlie DaviesMarcus EppsJoshua Yaro (GA) (INTL)
      Maurice Edu (DP)FabinhoBrian Carroll
      Ray GaddisFabian Herbers
      Aaron Jones (INTL)Haris Medunjanin (INTL)
      Richie MarquezIlsinho (INTL)
      John McCarthyFafà Picault
      Jake McGuireKeegan Rosenberry
      Oguchi OnyewuC. J. Sapong
      Chris Pontius (FA)
      Jay Simpson (INTL)
      Ken Tribbett
      Giliano Wijnaldum (INTL)

      Portland Timbers

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Victor Arboleda (INTL)Fanendo Adi (DP)Jeremy Ebobisse (GA)
      Gbenga Arokoyo (INTL)VytasMarco Farfan (HGP)
      Jeff AttinellaDairon Asprilla
      Jack Barmby (INTL)Sebastián Blanco (DP) (INTL)
      Rennico Clarke (INTL)Diego Chará
      Jake GleesonDavid Guzmán (INTL)
      Kendall McIntoshLarrys Mabiala (INTL)
      Lucas Melano (INTL)Darlington Nagbe
      Roy MillerAlvas Powell
      Chance MyersLiam Ridgewell
      Amobi OkugoDiego Valeri (DP)
      Lawrence Olum
      Bill Tuiloma (INTL)
      Zarek Valentin
      Ben Zemanski (FA)

      Real Salt Lake

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Chad Barrett (FA)Kyle BeckermanDanilo Acosta (HGP)
      Tony BeltranJusten Glad (HGP)Jordan Allen (HGP)
      Nick BeslerDavid HorstJosé Hernández (HGP) (INTL)
      Reagan DunkLuke MulhollandBrooks Lennon (HGP)
      Omar Holness (INTL)Joao PlataRicardo Velazco (HGP)
      Yura Movsisyan (DP)Nick Rimando
      Stephen SundayAlbert Rusnák (DP) (INTL)
      Demar Phillips (INTL)Sebastian Saucedo
      Justin SchmidtJefferson Savarino (DP) (INTL)
      Chris Schuler (FA)Luis Silva
      Connor SparrowMarcelo Silva (INTL)
      Matt Van Oekel
      Chris Wingert (FA)

      San Jose Earthquakes

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      François Affolter (INTL)Fatai AlasheTommy Thompson (HGP)
      Quincy AmarikwaDavid BinghamNick Lima (HGP)
      Leandro Barrera (INTL)Darwin CerénJackson Yueill (GA)
      Víctor BernárdezAníbal Godoy (INTL)Marvell Wynne
      Matt BersanoDanny Hoesen (INTL)
      Cordell CatoJahmir Hyka (INTL)
      Kip ColveyFlorian Jungwirth (INTL)
      Harold Cummings (INTL)Vako (DP) (INTL)
      Simon Dawkins (DP) (INTL)Shea Salinas
      Andrés Imperiale (INTL)Andrew Tarbell
      Lindo Mfeka (INTL)Chris Wondolowski (DP)
      Marc Pelosi
      Kofi Sarkodie
      Matheus Silva (INTL)
      Marco Ureña (INTL)

      Seattle Sounders FC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Tony AlfaroWill BruinAaron Kovar (HGP)
      Osvaldo Alonso (DP)Clint Dempsey (DP)Seyi Adekoya (HGP)
      Jordy Delem (INTL)Stefan FreiJordan Morris (HGP)
      Brad Evans (FA)Kelvin Leerdam (INTL)Henry Wingo (HGP)
      Oniel FisherNicolás Lodeiro (DP) (INTL)
      Joevin Jones (INTL)Chad Marshall
      Calum MallaceVíctor Rodríguez (INTL)
      Zach MathersCristian Roldan
      Bryan MeredithGustav Svensson (INTL)
      Tyler MillerNouhou Tolo (INTL)
      Lamar Neagle (FA)Román Torres (INTL)
      Harry Shipp

      Sporting Kansas City

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Saad Abdul-SalaamMatt BeslerKevin Ellis (HGP)
      Kharlton BelmarRoger Espinoza (DP)Gianluca Busio (HGP)
      Latif BlessingBenny FeilhaberErik Palmer-Brown (HGP)
      Amer DidicGerso Fernandes (DP)Dániel Sallói (HGP) (INTL)
      Andrew DykstraCristian Lobato (INTL)
      Cameron IwasaJimmy Medranda
      Kenwyne JonesTim Melia
      Soni Mustivar (INTL)James Musa (INTL)
      Cameron PorterIke Opara
      Diego RubioIlie Sánchez
      Soony SaadGraham Zusi (DP)
      Seth Sinovic
      Colton Storm
      Alex Tambakis
      Adrian Zendejas

      Toronto FC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Øyvind Alseth (INTL)Jozy Altidore (DP)Jay Chapman (HGP)
      Brandon AubreyAlex BonoJordan Hamilton (HGP)
      Steven Beitashour (FA)Michael Bradley (DP)Ashtone Morgan (HGP)
      Benoît Cheyrou (INTL)Marky DelgadoSergio Camargo (HGP)
      Armando Cooper (INTL)Sebastian Giovinco (DP) (INTL)Ben Spencer (HGP)
      Raheem EdwardsNick Hagglund
      Tsubasa Endoh (INTL)Chris Mavinga (INTL)
      Nicolas Hasler (INTL)Justin Morrow
      Jason Hernandez (FA)Jonathan Osorio
      Clint IrwinVíctor Vázquez (INTL)
      Drew Moor (FA)Eriq Zavaleta
      Mark Pais
      Tosaint Ricketts

      Vancouver Whitecaps FC

      As of December 10, 2017
      ExposedProtectedExempt
      Christian Bolaños (INTL)Ali Ghazal (INTL)Sam Adekugbe (HGP)
      Marcel de JongErik HurtadoMarco Bustos (HGP)
      David EdgarKei Kamara (DP)Alphonso Davies (HGP)
      Deybi Flores (INTL)Stefan Marinovic (INTL)Ben McKendry (HGP)
      Kyle GreigNicolás Mezquida (INTL)Russell Teibert (HGP)
      Jordan Harvey (FA)Fredy Montero (DP)
      Bernie Ibini-Isei (INTL)Jake Nerwinski
      Nosa Igiebor (INTL)Tim Parker
      Andrew Jacobson (FA)Yordy Reyna (INTL)
      Matías Laba (INTL)Tony Tchani
      Brett LevisKendall Waston (INTL)
      Aaron Maund
      David Ousted (INTL)
      Spencer Richey
      Mauro Rosales
      Cole Seiler
      Brek Shea (DP)
      Cristian Techera (INTL)
      Sheanon Williams

      References

      1. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft set for December 12; LAFC to have five picks". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
      2. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft set for December 12; LAFC to have five picks". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
      3. ^ "MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure". MLS.
      4. ^ "LAFC acquire Laurent Ciman from Impact for draftees Edwards, Raitala". MLS.
      5. ^ "2017 MLS Expansion Draft protected and unprotected lists". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
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