The $2m per year in salary that it'd take to acquire Mexico international Diego Lainez on loan is a hurdle for MLS teams as well from what. (DP) contract during their time in MLS. The Timbers found themsleves with two open DP slots -- each MLS team can sign up to three -- after Yimmi Chara and Jaroslaw Niezgoda both. #12 • Forward. “We're excited to make the transfer for a player of Leo's quality permanent. MLS Regular Season. "Major League Soccer adds second DP slot, can purchase a third (league release)". Clubs will not have to buy the third DP roster slot to accommodate Designated Players 23 years old and younger. [HOST] Campana will occupy a Young Designated Player slot on the roster. General DP. The Seattle Times. Columbus is strongly rumored to be putting the finishing. Clubs in Major League Soccer are bound by salary caps but there is still a way to secure top-class talent; the Designated Player (DP) rule. Luis Díaz. Players. Each team has one DP slot. The Salary Guide contains salary information for all MLS players under contract as of September 13th, In the Guide, player salaries are broken. NYRB has two since it traded Amado Guevara to Chivas USA for their slot. MLS Regular Season. DAP. Supplemental Slots Video. . %Pases. General, Pase, Ataque, Defensa.