With the 2016 season over, many are already counting down the days to the start of the 2017 season. While Orlando City is just as excited to kickoff in their new stadium, there are a couple of major events that will take place first. Here is a breakdown of the 2016-2017 offseason:
Expansion Draft-- December 12th, 2016
The first major event of the offseason is the Expansion Draft, where the new MLS teams have the chance to pick some veteran MLS players for their squads. This year, the draft will consist of five rounds, where Minnesota United FC and Atlanta United FC will have the chance to pick five eligible players from the 20 MLS rosters.