With the 2022 MLS Expansion Draft looming, the Portland Timbers have released the list of the players they have protected, and therefore those that are eligible for selection by St. Louis CITYSC.
Alex did a great job of running down the rules and procedures for the Expansion Draft here, so be sure to check that out before going any further.
The Timbers are able to protect 12 players on their roster from selection. In addition, Homegrown players are automatically exempt and protected as well. So with that in mind, here is the list of players the Timbers players that are protected:
- Darion Asprilla
- David Ayala
- Claudio Bravo
- Diego Chara
- Yimmi Chara
- Aljaz Ivacic
- Santiago Moreno
- Juan David Mosquera
- Jaroslaw Niezgoda
- Christian Paredes
- Bill Tuiloma
- Dario Zuparic
- Blake Bodily
- Tega Ikoba
- Hunter Sulte
- Eryk Williamson
The above list differs slightly from what the Stumptown Footy team predicted the Timbers would do.