General manager Ian Fleming called draft picks on FaceTime from Exploria Stadium as the league remained socially distanced for the event. Coach Marc Skinner weighed in from more than 4,000 miles away, ending the draft at 5 a.m. in England.
The night stretched longer than expected — goalkeeper coach Lloyd Axley asked fans on Twitter to send snacks — but the group exited the night satisfied with their four selections.
“We came in with the idea of getting some players who can make an impact,” Fleming said. “I think we came away with some really great young players who we can build around for the future.