READY FOR RE-ENTRY: 66 players eligible for MLS Re-Entry Process

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mike Grella is recovering from knee surgery. (Photo courtesy of MLS)

Major League Soccer Thursday announced the players who are eligible for the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Process.

A total of 66 players are eligible for selection in the draft, with Stage 1 to be conducted at 3 p.m. ET Friday.

Players available in Stage 1 of the draft include:

* Players not eligible for free agency who will be at least 23-years-old in 2018 with a minimum of three years of MLS experience

* Players not eligible for free agency who have not received a bonafide offer and who are at least 25 years old with a minimum of four years of MLS experience, or are at least 30-years-old with a minimum of eight years of MLS experience

* Players who are not selected in Stage 1 will be available in Stage 2 Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. ET. Players may choose to opt out of the Re-Entry Process. The draft selection order is determined by the reverse order of the final 2018 standings, taking into account postseason performance (see below).

Among the players eligible to be selected:

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mike Grella of Glen Cove, N.Y., New York City FC midfielder Tommy McNamara and New York Red Bulls defender Carlos Rivas.

A total of 66 players are eligible for selection in the draft, with Stage 1 to be conducted at 3 p.m. ET Friday.

Players available in Stage 1 of the draft include:

* Players not eligible for free agency who will be at least 23-years-old in 2018 with a minimum of three years of MLS experience

* Players not eligible for free agency who have not received a bonafide offer and who are at least 25 years old with a minimum of four years of MLS experience, or are at least 30-years-old with a minimum of eight years of MLS experience

* Players who are not selected in Stage 1 will be available in Stage 2 Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. ET. Players may choose to opt out of the Re-Entry Process. The draft selection order is determined by the reverse order of the final 2018 standings, taking into account postseason performance (see below).

Among the players eligible to be selected:

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mike Grella of Glen Cove, N.Y., a former Red Bull. New York City FC midfielder Tommy McNamara and Red Bulls defender Carlos Rivas.

PLAYERS AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION IN STAGE 1 OF 2018 MLS RE-ENTRY DRAFT

2018 MLS RE-ENTRY DRAFT ORDER