Listen "Ep. 004 (MLS 101) - The Roster Rules"
Episode Synopsis
To kick off What The FC, join us for Episode Four of our five-episode MLS 101 Miniseries! Over the course of five episodes, we’ll give you the lowdown on everything MLS, including the crazy beginnings of the league, the weird roster rules, and the best stories from every team.In this episode, we do a deep dive into all those crazy MLS roster rules. From GAM to TAM to DPs, we’ve got you covered so that you’ll have all the knowledge to keep up with your team’s transfer dealings!In addition, MLS’s single entity structure is pivotal in the “why” behind these rules, so we will help you understand what a single entity structure is (and the history behind it). To finish off the episode, Matt and Will go into a wide-ranging discussion about the merits of this structure and the future of the league. Stick around for it, because it is our favorite discussion we have had so far!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends, and follow us on social media. Twitter - @WhatTheFCpodInstagram - @WhatTheFCpodcastFacebook - What The FC PodcastEmail - [email protected] Single Entity Explainer - (2:38)General Roster Rules - (8:47)Designated Players - (11:23)Young Designated Players - (14:13)Allocation Money (GAM & TAM) - (19:34)Transfer Windows - (29:08)Allocation Ranking List - (37:30)Discovery Rights Process - (41:17)Transfer Fees - (46:04)Matt & Will’s big discussion on single entity and the future of the league - (49:15)
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