Stage 1 of 2020 MLS Re-Entry Process set for Thursday at 1 pm ET

UPDATE:View Re-Entry Process, Stage 1 results

The Re-Entry Process, Stage 1 begins on Thursday at 1 pm ET. Similar to the End-of-Year Waivers process, teams select in the reverse order of their finish during the 2020 season, taking into account playoff performance and keeping in mind any trades impacting selection order. FC Cincinnati will hold the first selection, the MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew SC will get the 26th pick, and expansion club Austin FC will have the 27th.

Players who are eligible to be selected in the Re-Entry Draft include players who are at least 22 years old and have a minimum of one year of MLS service, who are out of contract and did not receive a Bona Fide Offer or whose contract options were not exercised by their clubs.

The final postseason roster mechanism will be Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Process, which will be conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The list of players eligible for Re-Entry, Stage 2 will be announced on Dec. 22 at 11 am ET.

Re-Entry Process Rules
*Note: The Re-Entry List is subject to change since players can opt out.