Designated Player Rule

Stars like Schelotto have helped raise the quality of play in MLS. The recent addition of a second Designated Player slot and the ability to even purchase a third changes the way the soccer world views MLS.  The league and its member clubs now have an opportunity to get more proven talent on the field if they want to.  “We want to design a system so that each team has an opportunity to be successful,” said Todd Durbin, MLS EVP of Player Relations