Designated Player Salary Cap Exception

The Designated Player Salary Cap Exception allows Major League Soccer teams to sign a select few players outside the league’s standard salary cap restrictions. This means teams can pay these players higher wages without affecting their overall team salary limit. It enables clubs to attract high-profile talent by giving them financial flexibility, while still maintaining a controlled spending environment for the rest of the roster. Essentially, it’s a way for teams to invest in star players without exceeding the league’s salary budget rules.