What Does Dp Stand for in Soccer

The Designated Player (DP) rule in the MLS allows for teams to sign a limited number of players whose salary exceeds the maximum cap, as each DP player counts for $480,625 (£381,000) against the cap in 2017.

What is a DP in soccer?

The Designated Player Rule, nicknamed the Beckham Rule, allows Major League Soccer franchises to sign up to three players that would be considered outside their salary cap (either by offering the player higher wages or by paying a transfer fee for the player).

How many DPS does Atlanta United have?

Atlanta United has three DPS, Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco and Luiz Araujo, and three U-22 signings, Santiago Sosa, Franco Ibarra and Erik Lopez. Generation Adidas and Homegrown signings are protected.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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