The 2016 MLS Expansion Draft is upon us. In the Expansion Draft, Atlanta United and Minnesota United will have the chance to pick unprotected players from other MLS rosters to build their team. In 2014, Orlando City and New York City FC had the same opportunity when they were preparing to enter MLS. Here is a look back at Orlando City’s Expansion Draft picks.
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#1: Donovan Ricketts: The first pick for Orlando City was Portland Timbers goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts. Ricketts made ten appearances for Orlando City during the inaugural MLS season before being traded in the summer trade window to LA Galaxy.