In a significant move, the MLS may be making some exciting changes for the 2024 season. Per MLS Source, the addition of a fourth Designated Player (DP) spot could be set to bring even more star power to the league, allowing teams to showcase an additional high-profile players. Alongside this, an increase in the salary cap to $7 million provides teams with greater financial flexibility to bolster their squads.
It is also being reported that the General Allocation Money (GAM) and Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) will remain part of the player acquisition landscape.
The league is always plan to ramp up the allocated funds for growth, but this change may have been brought about by the exciting changes brought by the arrival Leo Messi in MLS.
As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to a dynamic 2024 MLS season, brimming with talent and increased team investment which will help continue to grow the league and USA soccer as a whole.
FBD | Tony DesRois