On paper, the Expansion Draft is typically a big part of the roster building process for clubs entering Major League Soccer. Orlando City, of course, is no stranger to the event, having been involved in the draft with New York City FC in 2014. In just a couple of weeks, both Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United will get together to participate in the Expansion Draft — on a smaller scale, however, with each club getting just five picks as opposed to 10.
On Thanksgiving Eve, Orlando City announced its first six roster moves of the off-season, including declining Pedro Ribeiro’s contract option for 2017.