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  • • Minnesota United in for big offseason, with potential to add two Designated Players and more
    2020
  • Designated players step up to deliver first Revs playoff win since 2014
    • Designated players step up to deliver first Revs playoff win since 2014
    Gustavo Bou and Carles Gil have been impactful players for the New England Revolution when fit and on the field and both played a key role on Friday, propelling the club into the next round of the MLS Cup (...)...2020
  • • Inter Miami say they won't wait until the summer to sign Designated Players
    2020
  • • LAFC sign Uruguay youth Francisco Ginella from Montevideo Wanderers - sources
    LAFC has bolstered its midfield, signing Montevideo Wanderers and Uruguay youth international Francisco Ginella, league sources confirmed to ESPN FC. Uruguayan outlet Urugol was the first to report Ginella's signing, saying that LAFC paid $2.5 million for 75% of Ginella's rights. One league source confirmed that Ginella was signed to a four-year deal with the help of Targeted Allocation ...2019
  • • Stejskal: Why it's time to change how we think about Designated Players
    2019
  • The LA Galaxy-Gio dos Santos mess is over, but debate about MLS spending rules is just beginning
    • The LA Galaxy-Gio dos Santos mess is over, but debate about MLS spending rules is just beginning
    In the end, Major League Soccer's roster rules worked, when it came to the March 1 news that the LA Galaxy had exercised their option to buy out the remainder of Giovani dos Santos' contract, but a new debate is just beginning. Is it time for the league to loosen its restrictions on how teams spend their money? Let's review. Ahead of the deadline on March 1 for roster compliance, t...2019
  • Carlos Vela: LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit
    • Carlos Vela: LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit
    Taylor Twellman reacts to LA Galaxy's decision to buy out Giovani dos Santos' contract and discusses how it could affect potential MLS rule changes. Following his superb debut MLS appearance from the subs bench, Efrain Alvarez was given high praise by his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (80') LA Galaxy 2-1 Chicago Fire L...2019
  • LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit - Vela
    • LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit - Vela
    Following his superb debut MLS appearance from the subs bench, Efrain Alvarez was given high praise by his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (80') LA Galaxy 2-1 Chicago Fire Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela has said rivals LA Galaxy will "regret" allowing fellow Mexican Giovani dos Santos to leave the club. The Galaxy e...2019
  • LA Galaxy announce $6m buyout of dos Santos contract
    • LA Galaxy announce $6m buyout of dos Santos contract
    The Mexico international's time with the MLS club has ended, allowing LA to become roster compliant with three designated players...2019
  • • Galaxy shuffle roster before opener with Fire
    LA Galaxy Chicago Fire 5:00 PM UTC Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » PickCenter GameCast Lineups and Stats...2019

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  • Philadelphia Union close to signing Mexico's Marco Fabian - sources
    • Philadelphia Union close to signing Mexico's Marco Fabian - sources
    As MLS and Liga MX mull a new tournament like the SuperLiga of the mid-2000s, Taylor Twellman says the time is right for a new competition. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino says he sees growth in football in the USA, and doesn&...2019
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovc, three LA Galaxy DPs won't face Seattle Sounders
    • Zlatan Ibrahimovc, three LA Galaxy DPs won't face Seattle Sounders
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is proving his critics wrong as he closes in on scoring 500 career goals for club and country. Zlatan Ibrahimovic lays the ball off for Romain Alessandrini, who beats the keeper near post on a goal from way out. LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls unsuspecting season-ticket holders who renewed for the 2019 season and offers them a few guarantees. A...2018
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic, three LA Galaxy DPs won't face Seattle Sounders
    • Zlatan Ibrahimovic, three LA Galaxy DPs won't face Seattle Sounders
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is proving his critics wrong as he closes in on scoring 500 career goals for club and country. Zlatan Ibrahimovic lays the ball off for Romain Alessandrini, who beats the keeper near post on a goal from way out. LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls unsuspecting season-ticket holders who renewed for the 2019 season and offers them a few guarantees. A...2018
  • • Giovani dos Santos, Jermaine Jones to miss LA Galaxy's match vs. Columbus
    Rookie Jonathan Lewis and veteran David Villa netted stunning goals to give visiting NYCFC a 2-0 victory over the LA Galaxy. The struggling Los Angeles Galaxy will go on the road -- where they have been most comfortable this season -- to face Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday without injured Designated Players Giovani dos Santos and Jermaine Jones. Neither player flew to Ohio but could be available on...2017
  • • FC Dallas loans out injured DP Anibal Chala before debut in MLS
    Walker Zimmerman talks about FC Dallas' unbeaten start in MLS and what to expect against NYCFC's potent attack. Oscar Pareja breaks down the challenges FC Dallas face when they host New York City FC at the weekend. FC Dallas loaned out one of its new designated players on Friday, before Anibal Chala ever played a game for the MLS club. Chala joined Dallas as a young DP from Ecua...2017
  • • NBA's New CBA May Help Lakers Keep Young Talent, Hurt Chances of Acquiring Star
    2016
  • • Returning Jeff Larentowicz sparks Chicago Fire vs. FC Dallas: "It was fantastic, a captain's performance"
    2015
  • • Returning Jeff Larentowicz Sparks Chicago Fire vs. FC Dallas
    2015
  • • Three takeaways from TFC's 3-1 win vs. Montreal
    2015
  • • Vote now for 2015 AT&T MLS Goal of the Week: Week 10
    2015

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  • LA Galaxy part ways with Mexico midfielder Giovani dos Santos
    • LA Galaxy part ways with Mexico midfielder Giovani dos Santos
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Sebastian Salazar explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to repeat his 22-goal output from his first MLS season with the LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy have exercised their option to buy out the contract of Mexico international midfielder Giovani dos Santos, ...2019
  • Source: LA Galaxy buy out Giovani dos Santos' contract
    • Source: LA Galaxy buy out Giovani dos Santos' contract
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Sebastian Salazar explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to repeat his 22-goal output from his first MLS season with the LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy has exercised its option to buy out the contract of Mexico international midfielder Giovani dos Santos, a s...2019

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Designated Players trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • The LA Galaxy-Gio dos Santos mess is over, but debate about MLS spending rules is just beginning
    In the end, Major League Soccer's roster rules worked, when it came to the March 1 news that the LA Galaxy had exercised their option to buy out the remainder of Giovani dos Santos' contract, but a new debate is just beginning. Is it time for the league to loosen its restrictions on how teams spend their money? Let's review. Ahead of the deadline on March 1 for roster compliance, t...2019
  • • Carlos Vela: LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit
    Taylor Twellman reacts to LA Galaxy's decision to buy out Giovani dos Santos' contract and discusses how it could affect potential MLS rule changes. Following his superb debut MLS appearance from the subs bench, Efrain Alvarez was given high praise by his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (80') LA Galaxy 2-1 Chicago Fire L...2019
  • • LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit - Vela
    Following his superb debut MLS appearance from the subs bench, Efrain Alvarez was given high praise by his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (80') LA Galaxy 2-1 Chicago Fire Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela has said rivals LA Galaxy will "regret" allowing fellow Mexican Giovani dos Santos to leave the club. The Galaxy e...2019
  • • LA Galaxy announce $6m buyout of dos Santos contract
    The Mexico international's time with the MLS club has ended, allowing LA to become roster compliant with three designated players...2019
  • • Galaxy shuffle roster before opener with Fire
    LA Galaxy Chicago Fire 5:00 PM UTC Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » PickCenter GameCast Lineups and Stats...2019
  • • LA Galaxy part ways with Mexico midfielder Giovani dos Santos
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Sebastian Salazar explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to repeat his 22-goal output from his first MLS season with the LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy have exercised their option to buy out the contract of Mexico international midfielder Giovani dos Santos, ...2019
  • • Source: LA Galaxy buy out Giovani dos Santos' contract
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Sebastian Salazar explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to repeat his 22-goal output from his first MLS season with the LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy has exercised its option to buy out the contract of Mexico international midfielder Giovani dos Santos, a s...2019
  • After Giovinco and Vazquez exits, Toronto must reload quickly to recapture magic of 2017
    • After Giovinco and Vazquez exits, Toronto must reload quickly to recapture magic of 2017
    Paul Mariner offers his thoughts on why Toronto FC decided to part with Sebastian Giovinco. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. Toronto FC has taken the phrase "May you live in interesting times" to the extreme this offseason. The Reds appeared to have back near...2019
  • • Philadelphia Union sign Mexico's Marco Fabian to designated player slot
    As MLS and Liga MX mull a new tournament like the SuperLiga of the mid-2000s, Taylor Twellman says the time is right for a new competition. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino says he sees growth in football in the USA, and doesn&...2019
  • Toronto FC signs United States international striker Terrence Boyd
    • Toronto FC signs United States international striker Terrence Boyd
    Paul Mariner offers his thoughts on why Toronto FC decided to part with Sebastian Giovinco. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. Toronto FC have signed United States international striker Terrence Boyd from German side Darmstadt, the club announced on Tuesday. "We are ex...2019

Designated Players stats and results

  • • NBA's New CBA May Help Lakers Keep Young Talent, Hurt Chances of Acquiring Star
    2016
  • • Projected Starting XI: Montreal Impact
    2015
  • • Chicago Fire Snaps FC Dallas Five-Game Winning Streak with 2-0 Result at Toyota Park
    2015
  • • Toronto FC Stars Shine Bright In 401 Derby
    2015
  • • Bonus Points: Focused on clean sheets? Defensive bonus points could change your MLS Fantasy outlook
    2015

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  • • Toronto FC signs United States international striker Terrence Boyd
    2019
  • • Vote now for 2015 AT&T MLS Goal of the Week: Week 10
    2015
  • • AT&T Goal of the Week Update: Seattle's Obafemi Martins racing Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco
    2015

Top Designated Players news

  • • Can LA Galaxy's Giovani dos Santos become the most influential Mexican player in MLS history?
    2015
  • • Class of 2015: The 47 Designated Players in MLS
    2015
  • • Signing Pirlo is an offer NYCFC simply cannot refuse
    2015
  • • Chicago Fire Snaps FC Dallas Five-Game Winning Streak with 2-0 Result at Toyota Park
    2015
  • • MLS Review: Hat tricks for Drogba and Giovinco as stars shine
    2016
  • • Impressive show from Atlanta United despite loss to New York Red Bulls
    Yamil Asad celebrates after scoring the first MLS goal in Atlanta United's brief history. ATLANTA - Three quick thoughts after New York Red Bulls overcame a 1-0 half-time deficit to beat Atlanta United 2-1 in the MLS expansion team's debut match. 1. Atlanta exciting despite the defeat Atlanta United's roster looked good on paper, with exciting young designated players like Miguel Al...2017
  • • Team of the Week (Wk 15): DPs (David Villa), HGPs (Diego Fagundez) and everyone in between
    2015
  • • Atlanta United signs Venezuela forward Josef Martinez as designated player
    The 23-year-old has signed on loan from Torino, joining Miguel Almiron and Hector Villalba as designated players on Gerardo Martino's roster....2017
  • • Orlando City trades Brek Shea to Vancouver Whitecaps for Giles Barnes
    Brek Shea, right, is headed to Vancouver after falling out of favor in Orlando. Orlando City traded U.S. international midfielder Brek Shea to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in exchange for forward Giles Barnes. The deal features two non-designated players who nevertheless were earning the third-highest salaries on their previous teams. Shea earned $595,000 in total compensation last se...2017
  • • Match Recap: Whitecaps 1, TFC 3
    2015
  • • Seattle Sounders GM Garth Lagerwey confirms club is "looking at both full Designated Players and Young Designated Players"
    2016
  • • Chicago Fire Battle to 2-2 Draw Against New England Revolution
    2015
  • • Class of 2015: The 49 Designated Players in MLS
    2015
  • • Vote now for 2015 AT&T MLS Goal of the Week: Week 10
    2015

Designated Players fantasy rankings and news

  • • Monday Morning Center Back: Clean sheets and star Designated Players dominate Round 1 of Fantasy Soccer
    2015

Designated Players schedule, game

  • • Designated players step up to deliver first Revs playoff win since 2014
    2020
  • • Carlos Vela: LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit
    2019
  • • LA Galaxy to 'regret' Giovani dos Santos exit - Vela
    2019
  • • Galaxy shuffle roster before opener with Fire
    2019
  • • Toronto FC signs United States international striker Terrence Boyd
    2019
  • • Philadelphia Union close to signing Mexico's Marco Fabian - sources
    2019
  • Five-star Sounders dominate depleted LA Galaxy for 6th straight win
    • Five-star Sounders dominate depleted LA Galaxy for 6th straight win
    Seattle Sounders FC LA Galaxy 5 0 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats ...2018
  • RSL exercises Savarino option, turns focus to Lennon, Beckerman, Rimando
    • RSL exercises Savarino option, turns focus to Lennon, Beckerman, Rimando
    Mike Petke expresses his gratitude for the support of Real Salt Lake fans after the club narrowly missed the playoffs. Real Salt Lake coach Mike Petke was thrilled with the news that his team had exercised its option on Jefferson Savarino. Savarino, 20, joined RSL on loan from Zulia FC in his native Venezuela for the 2017 campaign and the club announced on Thursday that it had signed the winger t...2017
  • • NBA's New CBA May Help Lakers Keep Young Talent, Hurt Chances of Acquiring Star
    2016
  • • Projected Starting XI: Montreal Impact
    2015

Designated Players rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Philadelphia Union close to signing Mexico's Marco Fabian - sources
    2019

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