MLS - Designated Player Rule

CMH · 11-12-2006, 11:59 AM

You can read this article to get more information on it: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ule/index.html

In summary it allows MLS teams to sign one player whose contract will only count as $400,000 against the team salary cap of $1.9 million. Any dollars above the $400,000 will be paid by the team, but not affect their cap number.

This, of course, is the league's way of hoping to attract international players.

Obviously, the premier stars will likely stay in more competitive leagues, but it opens the door for guys that are either upset with their current league or perhaps unwanted (ahem David Beckham).

In addition to this, MLS has just negotiated its first rights-fee national television deal with ABC/ESPN and other channels and passed a rule forcing every MLS game to be broadcast on television starting next season.

I realize the league is considered an after thought in the United States in comparison to other major sports, but it's making the moves to establish itself as a solid league.

I know that the national television rights will have me watching more often. I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I'm interested in the sport and though the quality of play will be lower I won't really notice it. So, I think I'll enjoy watching a few games a year.

Jordan · 11-12-2006, 02:17 PM

I'm watching it more often too, lately. I really hope Beckham comes to the Fire!

I hope he brings Posh too

rudel.dietrich · 11-12-2006, 02:49 PM

Championship game is on today at 3:30 on ABC

magnet · 11-12-2006, 04:56 PM

Still nil-nil

Raderick · 11-12-2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YankeePride

You can read this article to get more information on it: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ule/index.html

In summary it allows MLS teams to sign one player whose contract will only count as $400,000 against the team salary cap of $1.9 million. Any dollars above the $400,000 will be paid by the team, but not affect their cap number.

This, of course, is the league's way of hoping to attract international players.

Obviously, the premier stars will likely stay in more competitive leagues, but it opens the door for guys that are either upset with their current league or perhaps unwanted (ahem David Beckham).

In addition to this, MLS has just negotiated its first rights-fee national television deal with ABC/ESPN and other channels and passed a rule forcing every MLS game to be broadcast on television starting next season.

I realize the league is considered an after thought in the United States in comparison to other major sports, but it's making the moves to establish itself as a solid league.

I know that the national television rights will have me watching more often. I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I'm interested in the sport and though the quality of play will be lower I won't really notice it. So, I think I'll enjoy watching a few games a year.

The game is growing by the year here in the States. But they do need to remove the stupid salary cap to ever try to be competitive with even the 2nd and 3rd tier leagues in the world.

darkenigma510 · 11-12-2006, 06:31 PM

Im sure they will remove the salary cap over time if the business keeps picking up (or at least increase the salary cap. This move makes possible future growth possible.

darkenigma510 · 11-12-2006, 06:32 PM

PS: What league in europe , if any, wouod operate at roughly the MLS level?

Raderick · 11-12-2006, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkenigma510

PS: What league in europe , if any, wouod operate at roughly the MLS level?

Football League One or Two in England?

rudel.dietrich · 11-12-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkenigma510

PS: What league in europe , if any, wouod operate at roughly the MLS level?

Level of play is somewhere between League one and Championship

rudel.dietrich · 11-12-2006, 07:14 PM

Holy hell
A boring match and then two goals in 20 seconds

That Houston goal was a thing of beauty!

CMH · 11-12-2006, 07:19 PM

Figures I'd miss it. Watching most of the second half and decided to jump on the comp and now I miss the action.

magnet · 11-13-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

Holy hell
A boring match and then two goals in 20 seconds

That Houston goal was a thing of beauty!

"

Those 20 seconds plus the PK's make the whole match worth watching

CMH · 11-13-2006, 12:59 PM

So are the Houston Dynamo/San Jose Earthquakes the first official dynasty of MLS?

Lazareth · 11-13-2006, 01:10 PM

SOccer sucks.

darkhorse · 11-13-2006, 04:21 PM

The beautiful game rules the world.

Sdpm100 · 11-13-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YankeePride

So are the Houston Dynamo/San Jose Earthquakes the first official dynasty of MLS?

DC United won three out of four championships in the late 90s.

11-12-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	MLS - Designated Player Rule You can read this article to get more information on it: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ule/index.html In summary it allows MLS teams to sign one player whose contract will only count as $400,000 against the team salary cap of $1.9 million. Any dollars above the $400,000 will be paid by the team, but not affect their cap number. This, of course, is the league's way of hoping to attract international players. Obviously, the premier stars will likely stay in more competitive leagues, but it opens the door for guys that are either upset with their current league or perhaps unwanted (ahem David Beckham). In addition to this, MLS has just negotiated its first rights-fee national television deal with ABC/ESPN and other channels and passed a rule forcing every MLS game to be broadcast on television starting next season. I realize the league is considered an after thought in the United States in comparison to other major sports, but it's making the moves to establish itself as a solid league. I know that the national television rights will have me watching more often. I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I'm interested in the sport and though the quality of play will be lower I won't really notice it. So, I think I'll enjoy watching a few games a year.

11-12-2006, 02:17 PM	#2
Jordan All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 1,991	I'm watching it more often too, lately. I really hope Beckham comes to the Fire! I hope he brings Posh too

11-12-2006, 02:49 PM	#3
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Championship game is on today at 3:30 on ABC

11-12-2006, 04:56 PM	#4
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	Still nil-nil

11-12-2006, 06:31 PM	#6
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	Im sure they will remove the salary cap over time if the business keeps picking up (or at least increase the salary cap. This move makes possible future growth possible.

11-12-2006, 06:32 PM	#7
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	PS: What league in europe , if any, wouod operate at roughly the MLS level?

11-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#10
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Holy hell A boring match and then two goals in 20 seconds That Houston goal was a thing of beauty!

11-12-2006, 07:19 PM	#11
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	Figures I'd miss it. Watching most of the second half and decided to jump on the comp and now I miss the action.

11-13-2006, 12:59 PM	#13
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	So are the Houston Dynamo/San Jose Earthquakes the first official dynasty of MLS?

11-13-2006, 01:10 PM	#14
Lazareth Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 129 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	SOccer sucks.

11-13-2006, 04:21 PM	#15
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	The beautiful game rules the world.