$4,900,000. Salary budget for players (up to 20) on a senior roster.
$1,612,500. Maximum Targeted Allocation Money amount.
$612,500. Maximum salary budget charge for a player.
*$200,000. Maximum salary budget charge for a Young DP ages 21-23.
*$150,000. Maximum salary budget charge for a Young DP ages 20 or younger.
$81,375. Senior minimum salary (for players on roster slots 21-24).
$63,547. Minimum salary (for players on roster slots 25-30).
*Same charges apply to players signed to new U22 initiative.
Note: Click here for all 2021 MLS roster rules and regulations.

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