MLS Announces full calendar of offseason roster building events including the MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on January 11
NEW YORK (November 19, 2021) — Major League Soccer today announced the full calendar of offseason roster building events, highlighted by the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft on December 14 and the 2022 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on January 11.
As 2022 expansion club Charlotte FC prepare to begin MLS play next season, the team will have the opportunity to select up to five current MLS players to help shape the core of their inaugural roster during the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft, as well as have the first overall selection in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft presented Adidas.
The full calendar for the Charlotte FC offseason roster building events and dates are detailed below.
MLS Offseason Roster Building Events
December 12
9 a.m. ET - 1 p.m. ET
Half-Day Trade Window Opens
Following a three-month roster freeze, MLS clubs may begin making adjustments to their rosters and conduct trades with other MLS teams.
1 p.m. ET
Half-Day Trade Window Closes and Blackout Period Begins
Blackout Period begins whereby clubs may no longer sign and/or trade players until the conclusion of the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft.
December 14
TBD
2021 MLS Expansion Draft
Charlotte FC may select up to five players from the eligible player list.
December 15
1 p.m. ET
End-of-Year Waivers
The End-of-Year Waivers process is conducted in reverse order of 2021 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club Charlotte FC will have the first pick in each round.
Eligible for selection are players who do not meet the minimum requirements for Re-Entry Process or Free Agency.
1 p.m. ET
Free Agency Opens
Clubs may engage with players, other than their own, that are eligible for Free Agency.
Free Agency eligible players are out-of-contract and option-declined players who are at least 24 years old and who have completed a minimum of four service years.
December 17
1 p.m. ET
Re-Entry Process, Stage 1
The Re-Entry Process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is conducted in reverse order of 2021 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club Charlotte FC will have the 28th pick in each round.
Eligible Players include those who are at least 22 years old, have a minimum of one service year, and their contract options were not exercised by their clubs or they did not receive a bona fide offer.
December 23
1 p.m. ET
Re-Entry Process, Stage 2
The Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 is conducted in the same order as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1.
Not all unselected Stage 1 players will be available for selection as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process.
