The countdown to the 2025 MLS season has officially begun for Atlanta United. Next season kicks off in February.
Soccer analyst Matthew Doyle of MLSSoccer.com said this offseason for Atlanta United could be the "busiest winter of any club in MLS history." The club will be hiring a new head coach and a new general manager and will have potentially two designated player spots to fill. There's a lot to look forward to this offseason for Atlanta United supporters.
Here are some other important dates to mark this offseason:
The deadline for Atlanta United to submit to the league office, in writing, all Bona Fide offers, which players will have their options exercised, and which players will not have their options exercised.
Following a three-month roster freeze, Atlanta United may begin adjusting their roster by conducting trades with other MLS teams during a half-day trade window.
The fifth edition of the MLS College Showcase will take place from Dec. 11-14 in San Diego, Calif. The closed-door event will give the Atlanta United technical staff an opportunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation, including players with remaining NCAA eligibility.
The latest MLS expansion club San Diego FC may select up to five players from the eligible player list.
The list of players eligible for selection in the MLS Expansion Draft will be released by MLS on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Atlanta United may engage with players, other than their own, that are eligible for Free Agency.
Free Agency eligible players are out-of-contract and option-declined players who are at least 24 years old and who have completed a minimum of five service years
MLS will make the complete list of Free Agents available on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The End-of-Year Waivers process is conducted in reverse order of 2024 season finish, considering postseason performance. The league's latest club San Diego FC will get the 30th pick, the final selection in each round.
Eligible for selection are players who do not meet the minimum requirements for Re-Entry Process or Free Agency.
The list of players eligible for the End-of-Year Waivers will be released by MLS on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The Re-Entry Process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is conducted in reverse order of 2024 season finish, considering postseason performance.
Eligible Players include those who are at least 22 years old, have a minimum of one service year, and who are not eligible for Free Agency. An out-of-contract player who has received a BFO from his current club will not be eligible for the Re-Entry Draft. The MLS Cup presented by Audi champions will get the 29th pick, and expansion club San Diego FC will have the 30th.
The list of players eligible for selection in the Re-Entry Process – Stage 1 will be released by MLS on Friday, Dec. 13.
The Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 is conducted in the same order as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1.
Not all unselected Stage 1 players will be available for selection as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process.
Last year, Atlanta United originally selected the rights to center back Derrick Williams with the No. 1 pick in Stage 2 of the 2023 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Williams went on to start 26 regular season matches and all five playoff matches for Atlanta United in 2024.
The list of players eligible for selection in the Re-Entry Process – Stage 2 will be released by MLS on Thursday, Dec. 19.
The 2025 MLS SuperDraft will consist of three rounds of player selection. The MLS SuperDraft order is set by taking the reverse order of the club standings at the end of each MLS season, taking postseason performance into account. New expansion club San Diego FC will have the top selection in each round.
Atlanta United players return to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground for the first season under a new head coach.
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