1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
The MLS Inaugural Player Draft, held before Major League Soccer's initial Major League Soccer [1996 season|1996 season], distributed players to the league's ten inaugural teams. The Inaugural Player Draft occurred on February 6 and 7, 1996 after each team was allocated four marquee players.
The Columbus Crew selected Brian McBride with the first overall pick.
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