San Diego FC prepares for MLS expansion draft with five key picks

San Diego FC will participate in the MLS expansion draft on Wednesday, where they have five picks. The focus will likely be on affordable, domestic players rather than high-priced stars. Teams often trade picks for unprotected players. Key targets for San Diego include Deybi Flores, a midfielder from Toronto FC, and Kyle Hiebert, a defender from St. Louis City. Both players offer experience and reasonable contracts, fitting the team's strategy of building a cost-effective roster. Additionally, San Diego is expected to trade one of their picks. Potential trade candidates include Nashville's Jack Maher and Houston's Sebastian Kowalczyk. The team is exploring various options to maximize their draft strategy.