MLS Re-Entry and End-of-Year Waiver Order MLS Re-Entry Draft is a process where teams are able to select out-of-contract MLS players who qualify under specific guidelines. The list of available players includes only those that have a minimum of three years of MLS experience and are at least 23 years old and had options that were not exercised by their previous clubs, players with a minimum of four years of MLS experience who are at least 25 years old and did not receive a contract offer at their previous salary from their former club and are out of contract, and free agents who wish to participate. If a club picks a player and that player rejects the offer, the club will then hold the Right of First Refusal for that player in MLS. The order in which teams are able to select players in the Re-Entry Draft is determined similarly to the SuperDraft, but expansion clubs (Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC) pick last. The year-end Waiver Draft is reserved for players whose contracts expired or had options declined and do not meet the age or service requirements for the Re-Entry Draft. The structure is otherwise the same, including the determining factors for the order in which teams pick. Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC will also have the last two picks in the Waiver Draft.
The MLS Re-Entry process begins on Nov. 26, giving teams a chance to select experienced MLS players who have not agreed to a new contract with their current club but may want to stay in the league. Key dates: Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Draft: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. ET Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Draft: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. ET The full list of players eligible for the Re-Entry Draft, Stage 1 will be released on Nov. 22 by 12 p.m. ET. The complete list of eligible players for the Re-Entry Draft, Stage 2 will be released on Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. ET. Option Exercise Deadline on Nov. 21, 1 p.m. ET: All MLS clubs must notify the League Office in writing of players whose options they are exercising. Key parameters: Players who are eligible to be selected in the Re-Entry Draft include: Players who are at least 23 years old and have a minimum of three years of MLS experience whose contract options were not exercised by their clubs. They will be available at their option salary for 2019. Players who are at least 25 years old with a minimum of four years of MLS experience who are out of contract and whose club does not wish to re-sign them at their previous salary. They are available for at least their 2019 salary. Free Agents that choose to participate. Re-Entry Draft Process: The Re-Entry Process will commence after MLS Cup. Teams select in the reverse order of their finish during the 2019 season, taking into account playoff performance. FC Cincinnati will hold the first selection and the MLS Cup champion will get the 24th pick. Nashville SC will have the 25th pick, and Inter Miami CF will have the final selection. The draft takes place over two stages: Stage 1: Clubs must exercise the option for, or extend a Bona Fide Offer to, all players selected in Stage One and may not select their own draft-eligible players. Players with option years left on their contract will automatically be added to the drafting club's roster. Should a player reject the offer, the drafting club will hold the Right of First Refusal for that player in MLS. Stage 2: All players who are not selected in Stage One of the Re-Entry Draft will be made available again in Stage Two. If a player is selected, the drafting club will be required to make a genuine offer to the player within seven days. If an agreement cannot be reached between the drafting club and the player, the drafting club will hold the Right of First Refusal for that player in MLS. Clubs may not select their own draft-eligible players in Stage Two until all other Clubs have declined selecting such players. https://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/2019-re-entry-draft-rules
MLS Eligible Player Lists announced for End-of-Year Waivers Process, Free Agency, and Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Process https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/pos...-year-waivers-process-free-agency-and-stage-1
After trading up for the first pick earlier this offseason, Inter Miami CF selected left back Mikey Ambrose. The former Atlanta United player has appeared in 25 matches over his four-year MLS career. He notably started Atlanta's Eastern Conference Semifinal match against the Philadelphia Union. Miami sporting director Paul McDonough previously acquired Ambrose in Orlando and Atlanta.
Clubs must exercise the option for, or extend a Bona Fide Offer to, all players selected in Stage One and may not select their own draft-eligible players. Players with option years left on their contract will automatically be added to the drafting club's roster. Should a player reject the offer, the drafting club will hold the Right of First Refusal for that player in MLS.
Re-Entry Draft Stage 2: 2019 Re-Entry Draft Eligible Player List As of Dec. 3 at 11:00 a.m. ET. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/21/2019-re-entry-process-eligible-players