I really wish MLS moved beyond this, but alas, with Minnesota and Atlanta joining next season, we may lose a player or two.
Automatically Protected (HGP and GA):
Bono
Osorio
Morgan
Babouli
Chapman
Mannella
Hamilton
Roberts
Protect:
Bradley
Altidore
Giovinco
Moor
Zavaleta
Morrow
Beita
Will Johnson
Irwin
Delgado
Endoh or Ricketts
I am hoping Ricketts and Endoh do not get chosen because of their international status. Cooper we won't need to protect as he is on loan. Cheyrou, I would hate to lose but he isn't getting younger and we will need to find a replacement either way.
If someone is picked I would probably protect Josh Williams or Nick Hagglund next. It's a real shame to lose anyone, since I really like our squad and the squad has been cohesive.