MLS rules explained: How was Toronto FC able to call up Luka Gavran from TFC 2?

In a continuing series at TFC Republic, we'll look at some of Major League Soccer's more arcane roster rules and break them down by using real-life examples so that they are easily understandable.

In this week's edition: we explain the league rule that allowed Toronto FC to call up goalkeeper Luka Gavran on loan from TFC 2, the club's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate.

Before we get into the nuts and bolts of how short-term loans work in MLS, let’s examine Luka Gavran's professional history.