The 2018 MLS Waiver Draft Key dates: MLS Waiver Draft: Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. ET A list of players eligible for the waiver draft will be released by MLS Communications on Tuesday, Dec. 11, by 6 p.m. ET. Option Exercise Deadline on Nov. 26, 1 p.m. ET: Clubs no longer competing in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs must notify the League Office in writing of 1) players whose options they are exercising and/or 2) players who are receiving bona fide offers, announced by the teams. Option Exercise Deadline for non-MLS Cup participants on Nov. 30, 1 p.m. ET: Non-MLS Cup participants must notify the League Office in writing of 1) players whose options they are exercising and/or 2) players who are receiving bona fide offers, announced by the clubs. https://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/2018-waiver-draft-rules
Re-Entry Draft Process: The selection process is determined by the reverse order of the final standings in the 2018 MLS season, taking into account postseason performance. The San Jose Earthquakes will get the first pick and the MLS Cup champion will get the 23rd pick. Expansion side FC Cincinnati will get the 24th and final selection in each round. Once the Waiver Draft is complete, those players who have not been selected are free to sign with teams of their choosing. https://www.mlssoccer.com/topic/re-entry-draft
December 14 3:00 PM ET Friday 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft – Stage 1 The Re-Entry Draft (both stages) is conducted in reverse order of 2018 season finish, taking into account postseason performance, with expansion club FC Cincinnati selecting last. December 20 2:00 PM ET Thursday 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft – Stage 2 The Re-Entry Draft Stage 2 is conducted in the same format as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1. Not necessarily all unselected Stage 1 players will be available as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process. Teams selecting players in Stage 2 may negotiate new contracts with the player. RULES AND PROCEDURES: https://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/2018-re-entry-draft-rules
MLS Announces Players Eligible for Stage 2 of the 2018 Re-Entry Draft Stage 2 of the 2018 MLS Re-Entry draft takes place on Thursday at 1PM CT with 51 players available for selection. These players are either out of contract or had their 2019 contract options declined. https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2018/12/19/mls-announces-players-eligible-stage-2-2018-re-entry-draft