MLS 2012 Event Calendar
Expansion Draft
November 23, 2011
MLS' 19th club, the Montreal Impact, selected 10 players from the unprotected players on rosters of other MLS clubs. (CLICK HERE for full recap.)
Re-Entry Process
Stage 1
December 5, 2011
The first of two drafts for re-allocating the rights to players whose options are not picked up or who are out of contract. (CLICK HERE for full recap.)
Re-Entry Process
Stage 2
December 12, 2011
The second of two drafts for re-allocating the rights to players whose options are not picked up or who are out of contract. (CLICK HERE for full recap.)
Player Combine
January 6-10, 2012
A five-day showcase for talented college and young international players, held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. (CLICK HERE for full recap)
MLS SuperDraft
January 12, 2012
A two-round draft to be held in Kansas City, Missouri. (CLICK HERE for full recap.)
Supplemental Draft
January 17, 2012
A four-round draft for players who were not selected or available in the SuperDraft. (CLICK HERE for more info.)
Preseason
Disney Pro Soccer Classic
Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2012
An annual tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida, featuring six MLS clubs (Dallas, Houston, Montreal, Sporting, Toronto, Vancouver), Swedish club B.K. Hacken, and local club Orlando City SC.
Desert Diamond Cup
Feb 22 - Mar 3, 2012
A new tournament in Tucson, Arizona, featuring four MLS clubs (LA, New England, New York, Real Salt Lake), hosted by FC Tucson
Hawaiian Islands Invitational
Feb 23 - 25, 2012
A new invitational tournament featuring the Colorado Rapids and clubs from Japan, South Korea, and Australia. (CLICK HERE for more info.)
Carolina Challenge Cup
Feb 25 - Mar 4, 2012
An annual tournament held in Charleston, South Carolina, featuring three MLS clubs (D.C., Chicago, Columbus) and hosts Charleston Battery
Portland Timbers Tournament
Feb 27 - Mar 4, 2012
A new tournament in Portland, Oregon, featuring three MLS clubs (Portland, San Jose, Chivas USA) and Swedish club AIK