The players made notable gains, leaving a buoyant tone among MLS Players Association leadership, which made considerable concessions five years ago. The way we were able to complete this deal and get the things into the deal really speaks to how well prepared [the players] were as a group. In many cases, their former team retained their MLS rights, even if they left the country. ADShould a team acquire a third designated player, that salary will face restrictions, unless the player is age 23 or younger. ADIn the previous deal, clubs had the option of chartering on four legs, and some teams rarely scheduled any.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2020 16:27 UTC