The Draft

How It Works

Snake draft: Pick order reverses each round. If you pick 1st in round 1, you pick last in round 2.
Timed picks: Each pick has a timer (set by commissioner, usually 60-120 seconds).
Auto-pick: If the timer runs out, the system picks the best available player for your roster needs.
Queue: Pre-rank players you want. If it's your turn and your top queued player is available, they're auto-selected.
Draft rounds = roster size: A 16-player roster means 16 rounds of drafting.

Roster Requirements

Your league size determines your roster:

Small (6-8 teams): 12 players — GK: 1, DEF: 3-5, MID: 2-5, FWD: 1-3
Medium (9-12 teams): 16 players — GK: 1-2, DEF: 3-5, MID: 2-5, FWD: 1-3
Large (13-16 teams): 20 players — GK: 2, DEF: 3-6, MID: 3-6, FWD: 1-4

World Cup Nation Limits

In World Cup leagues, you can only draft a maximum number of players from any single nation (default: 3, configurable 2-5). The draft board shows how many slots you have left per country. Plan ahead — if you load up on Brazil early, you won't be able to add more later.

Auto-Pick Logic

When auto-pick fires (timer expired or you're AFK):

First, it checks your queue and picks the top available player
If no queue, it picks the best available player for a position you need
Nation limits are always respected — it won't auto-pick a player that would break the limit

Draft Strategy Tips

Don't draft a GK early — the gap between the best and worst GK is smaller than other positions.
Target high-floor midfielders in middle rounds — they score from goals AND defensive actions.
In WC leagues, spread your nations early. Don't stack 3 from one country in rounds 1-3.
Keep position balance — you need depth at every position.

After the Draft

Undrafted players go to the waiver wire
First waiver processing clears them — unclaimed players become free agents
You can then pick them up via waiver claims or free agent signings