Atlanta United and Minnesota United made some significant additions to their rosters in Tuesday’s Expansion Draft, with four defenders and three goalkeepers among those selected.
A pair of fullbacks were taken first as Montreal Impact fullback Donny Toia was the first overall pick by Atlanta United before Minnesota United chose Chris Duvall from the New York Red Bulls.
Zach Loyd and Collen Warner were selected in the second round by Atlanta and Minnesota, respectively. Meanwhile, Toronto FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin was one of the most notable picks by the Georgian club as he went in the third round.
Here is a closer look at the full draft order.
1. Atlanta United – Donny Toia (Montreal Impact)
1. Minnesota United – Chris Duvall (New York Red Bulls)
2. Atlanta United – Zach Loyd (FC Dallas)
2. Minnesota United – Collen Warner (Houston Dynamo)
3. Atlanta United – Clint Irwin (Toronto FC)
3. Minnesota United – Mohammed Saeid (Columbus Crew)
4. Atlanta United – Mikey Ambrose (Orlando City)
4. Minnesota United – Jeff Attinella (Real Salt Lake)
5. Atlanta United – Alec Kann (Sporting KC)
5. Minnesota United – Femi Hollinger-Janzen (New England Revolution)