Toronto FC escaped the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft unscathed as the Philadelphia Union did not select any of the eight players that TFC left exposed.
The Union had the opportunity to select former MLS MVP Amado Guevara, Canadian international Ali Gerba or Welsh international Carl Robinson, but chose instead to go another route.
The Union, who will begin play starting in 2010, decided instead to select MLS veterans Alejandro Moreno from the Columbus Crew and Shavar Thomas from Chivas USA.
"While we are very disappointed to lose a player of Alejandro's caliber and qualities, it's unfortunately the price of building a championship team with great depth," Crew technical director Brian Bliss said. "He is a great professional and leader who was a very important part of our three major trophies over the last two years and we wish him happiness and continued success in Philadelphia."
"Shavar is a talented, strong defender, and we wish him the best of luck in Philadelphia," Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton said. "The reality of the Expansion Draft is that you may lose a valued member of your team, and we're sorry to see Shavar go. We now turn our focus to putting together our team for the 2010 MLS Regular Season."
TFC was one of five MLS sides who did not have a player selected, the other four were FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards and the newly crowned champions Real Salt Lake.
Below is a complete list of players selected by the Union with their former team in parentheses:
Jordan Harvey (Colorado Rapids)
Andrew Jacobsen (D.C. United)
Brad Knighton (New England Revolution)
Sebastien Le Toux (Seattle Sounders FC)
Stefani Miglioranzi (Los Angeles Galaxy)
Alejandro Moreno (Columbus Crew)
Dave Myrie (Chicago Fire)
Shea Salinas (San Jose Earthquakes)
Shavar Thomas (Chivas USA)
Nick Zimmerman (New York Red Bulls)