Little is known about the MLS Re-Entry Draft but Canadian Soccer News has uncovered a photo that sheds new light on the process.
After careful review, the CSN experts agree that, while not without its charm, the MLS Re-Entry Draft certainly doesn't command the ceremonies that the MLS SuperDraft does.
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Held outdoors in beautiful San Jose, teams decide if they want to select a player by depositing a plastic bottle (symbolic of a recycled contract) into the Pass, Sign, or Offer Contract bin.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber then places the bottle in the bin and teams begin negotiations with the selected player.
However, things get tricky when a team chooses to Offer Contract. Garber and the league must then crush the bottle down to a 1/10 of its size before it can slide easily into the tightly capped bin.
All and all it makes for a great day as nobody gets left out. Players who aren't selected get to go for ice cream and some are then offered entry level coaching positions.