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Major League Soccer rule
The Designated Player Rule, nicknamed the Beckham Rule, allows Major League Soccer franchises to sign up to three players that would be considered outside
Designated_Player_Rule
Topics referred to by the same term
A designated player may refer to: Designated Player Rule, a Major League Soccer rule for players over the salary cap Designated player (NBA), a National
Designated_player
Team ball sport
Unlike a designated hitter, a designated player can also become a temporary defensive substitute, and the player substituted by the designated player can return
Softball
National Basketball Association payment cap
been able to nominate a player on his rookie contract to receive a "Designated Player" contract extension. A Designated Player is eligible for a five-year
NBA_salary_cap
Contractual term in Major League Baseball
Designated for assignment (DFA) is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball (MLB). A player who is designated for assignment is immediately removed
Designated_for_assignment
Offensive position in baseball and softball
The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of the pitcher. Unlike other players in a team's lineup, they generally only play as
Designated_hitter
Professional soccer league in the United States and Canada
around the league, the implementation of the Designated Player Rule allowing teams to sign star players such as David Beckham and Lionel Messi, and national
Major_League_Soccer
NFL roster management strategy
If a designated player does not sign the offer and is unable or unwilling to negotiate an alternative contract before week 10 of the designated season
Franchise_tag
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all over Japan. The system, in place
J.League designated special players
J.League_designated_special_players
Uruguayan footballer (born 2000)
important." However, Rodríguez would return to New York City FC as a Designated Player, signing a five-year deal with the club. On 22 February 2026, Rodríguez
Santiago Rodríguez (footballer, born 2000)
Santiago_Rodríguez_(footballer,_born_2000)
Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto
signed Argentine Pablo Piatti as a designated player, while Michael Bradley signed a new contract below the designated player salary, while remaining as captain
Toronto_FC
Japanese basketball player (born 2003)
their special designated player. Harper debuted on February 6, 2021, at 17 years, 11 months, and 28 days old, becoming the youngest player to appear in
John_Harper_Jr.
American soccer club based in Miami
fourth designated player in the team rather than the permitted three. Prior to the announcement, Matuidi was reclassified as a Designated Player by taking
Inter_Miami_CF
English footballer (born 1985)
Following his 2014 success, New York signed Wright-Phillips to a designated player contract for 2015. On 22 March 2015 Wright-Phillips scored his first
Bradley_Wright-Phillips
German-Croatian footballer (born 2000)
he joined Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City in 2025 as a designated player and in his debut season he was named to the MLS All-Star team. Pašalić
Marco_Pašalić
Brazilian footballer (born 2000)
of 2027. On 3 September 2026, Navarro joined St. Louis City as a Designated Player for a club-record fee of $12 million, with a further $250,000 in conditional
Rafael_Navarro_(footballer)
Argentine-Mexican footballer (born 1998)
Miami CF Signs Mexican International Forward Germán Berterame as Designated Player | Inter Miami CF". intermiamicf. Retrieved 30 January 2026. "Inter
Germán_Berterame
American professional soccer club based in New York metropolitan area
Thierry Henry as a designated player in July 2010. A month later on August 2, the Red Bulls signed their third designated player, Mexican international
New_York_Red_Bulls
Brazilian footballer (born 1998)
Player of the Month award. On 5 December 2022, the Portland Timbers acquired Evander in a full transfer from FC Midtjylland. Signed as a Designated Player
Evander_(footballer)
Brazilian footballer (born 1995)
XI. On February 7, 2022, Martins signed with New York City FC as a Designated Player, becoming the most expensive defender in MLS history at the time.
Thiago Martins (footballer, born 1995)
Thiago_Martins_(footballer,_born_1995)
Romanian footballer (born 2002)
abroad again to American side D.C. United in 2026, joining them as a Designated Player for an initial €6 million (US$7 million), which represented a club-record
Louis_Munteanu
Funds granted to sports teams above a salary cap
of player to another club outside of MLS allocation of up to $750,000 for each transfer or loan (CBA section 10.19e & roster rules) Third Designated Player
Allocation_money
English footballer
Whittaker moved to Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids on a Designated Player contract through the 2029–30 season with an option for a further year
Morgan_Whittaker
American professional soccer club based in New York City
second Designated Player. On July 6, 2015, the club also signed ex-Italian international Andrea Pirlo from Juventus as their third Designated Player. In
New_York_City_FC
Ivorian footballer
2021, Loba transferred to Nashville SC of Major League Soccer as a designated player. The deal was for a reported $6.8 million, a club-record transfer
Aké_Arnaud_Loba
English footballer (born 1998)
League Soccer side Nashville SC announced the signing of Surridge as a Designated Player, for a reported fee of $6.5 million (around £5 million). The striker
Sam_Surridge
Serbian footballer (born 1999)
a three year designated player contract with Sporting Kansas City for a transfer fee of $4 million. This marked the first cash-for-player trade in MLS
Dejan_Joveljić
Uruguayan footballer (born 2000)
club Los Angeles FC announced the signing of Rodríguez as a young designated player for a reported fee of $11.5 million. He made his club debut on 26
Brian_Rodríguez
Footballer (born 1999)
July 2023. "San Diego FC Signs Tunisian Winger Elias Achouri to a Designated Player Contract | San Diego FC". sandiegofc.com. "Info FM : à la découverte
Elias_Achouri
Finnish footballer (born 2002)
United on a four-year contract, with the option to extend, as a Young Designated Player. D.C. United had earlier acquired Peltola's MLS Discovery Priority
Matti_Peltola
Argentine footballer (born 1995)
signed a contract with Major League Soccer side Nashville SC as a designated player. On 11 December 2014 Espinoza was included in Argentina under-20's
Cristian_Espinoza
Uruguayan footballer (born 2000)
signed for Major League Soccer club Orlando City on a four-year Young Designated Player contract with the option for a fifth. He joined for a reported club
Facundo_Torres
American soccer club in Greater Boston
a Designated Player, and former Manchester United defender Alexander Büttner. Though the Revolution were beginning a season with three Designated Players
New_England_Revolution
Spanish footballer (born 1997)
Spanish). Retrieved 7 July 2026. "Columbus Crew acquire Brais Méndez as designated player". Columbus Crew. 2 July 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026. "Agreement reached
Brais_Méndez
Argentine footballer (born 2000)
newyorkcityfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-acquires-midfielder-nicolas-fernandez-mercau-from-elche-cf-as-a-designated-player Nicolás Fernández at Soccerway
Nicolás Fernández (footballer, born 2000)
Nicolás_Fernández_(footballer,_born_2000)
Colombian footballer (born 1995)
following their 2020 season. "FC Dallas Signs Santiago Mosquera as Young Designated Player | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. "FC
Santiago_Mosquera
American actor (born 1975)
(2016-03-01). "ABC's 'Designated Survivor' Casts Garrett LaMonica". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-01-28. Weinreb, Micheal (24 October 2017). "'Designated Survivor' actor
LaMonica_Garrett
German footballer (born 1995)
the Danish Cup final. On 27 August 2019, Mukhtar became the first designated player in Nashville SC franchise history. The right to sign him was acquired
Hany_Mukhtar
Argentine footballer (born 1995)
States with Major League Soccer team Atlanta United; signing as a designated player for an undisclosed fee. He debuted in a home defeat to the New York
Marcelino_Moreno
Brazilian footballer (born 1997)
2022, following his loan at Sint-Truiden. He was the club's first designated player. On February 25, 2023, the opening match of the MLS season, Klauss
João_Klauss
Venezuelan footballer (born 1993)
Retrieved 27 August 2018. "Atlanta United Acquire Josef Martinez as Designated Player". Atlanta United. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2018. "Atlanta
Josef_Martínez
Argentine footballer
as the team's third-ever designated player, for a then club-record fee of US$650,000. Higuaín later credited former Crew player Guillermo Barros Schelotto
Federico_Higuaín
German footballer (born 1996)
League Soccer club St. Louis City SC on a four-year contract as a Designated Player. On 11 August 2026, Hartel departed St. Louis for personal reasons
Marcel_Hartel
Argentine footballer (born 1996)
Major League Soccer side Atlanta United on a five-year contract as a designated player. He made his debut for the club on 27 April 2021 in the CONCACAF Champions
Alan Franco (footballer, born 1996)
Alan_Franco_(footballer,_born_1996)
Colombian footballer (born 1989)
Rodríguez signed with Minnesota United, becoming the club's second ever designated-player signing. On 24 January 2020 Rodríguez and Minnesota mutually parted
Ángelo_Rodríguez
Mexican footballer (born 1989)
first designated player". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 March 2018. Abnos, Alexander. "Carlos Vela Signs With LAFC as Club's First Designated Player". Sports
Carlos_Vela
Mexican footballer (born 1984)
Shakhtar Donetsk permanent. In being signed as a designated player, he became the second youngest designated player in Major League Soccer history. Castillo joined
Nery_Castillo
American professional soccer club based in Chicago
when the Fire signed Mexico and América star Cuauhtémoc Blanco to a Designated Player contract. After a perfect three matches to open the year, they won
Chicago_Fire_FC
Danish footballer (born 1998)
Retrieved 8 February 2023. San Diego FC Signs Winger Anders Dreyer to a Designated Player Contract, sandiegofc.com, 22 January 2025 Posner, Jay (24 February
Anders_Dreyer
Argentine footballer (born 2000)
"NEWS: Earthquakes Acquire Argentine Midfielder Hernán López as Designated Player | San Jose Earthquakes". "Argentinos Juniors presentó a Hernán López
Hernán_López_(footballer)
Topics referred to by the same term
Championship Deportivo Pereira, a Colombian soccer team Designated player, a softball batter Designated Player Rule, in Major League Soccer Detroit Pistons, National
DP
American baseball player (born 1999)
February 22, 1999) is an American professional baseball first baseman, designated hitter, and catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball
Ben_Rice
Argentine footballer (born 1998)
Minnesota United announced they had signed the Argentine midfielder as a Designated Player on a three-and-a-half-year contract. On 17 May 2025, he scored and
Joaquín Pereyra (Argentine footballer)
Joaquín_Pereyra_(Argentine_footballer)
Footballer (born 1997)
August 2026, Embolo joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United as Designated Player until the 2029–30 season. Embolo made his debut and scored his first
Breel_Embolo
Sports player a brand is built around
famously rejected a blank check offer to play for a North American team. Designated player (disambiguation) Franchise tag "franchise, n. I. 2. c. (b)" OED Online
Franchise_player
American professional soccer club based in Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area
professional soccer player to be openly gay. MNUFC made substantial roster additions prior to the 2019 season, including its third Designated Player, midfielder
Minnesota_United_FC
American professional soccer club based in San Jose, California
San Jose's youngest ever player and the eighth youngest player in MLS history. On December 20, the first Designated Player and second Swedish signing
San_Jose_Earthquakes
Brazilian footballer (born 1990)
League Soccer club LA Galaxy on a six-month loan from Grêmio as a Designated Player. Following the conclusion of his loan spell, he signed a permanent
Douglas_Costa
Association football league in Australia
to the 18 to 23 players that clubs have registered to their A-League player roster, the top 2 highest-paid players (Designated Players) don't count in
A-League_Men
Former soccer player (born 1989)
not disclosed, as per club policy, it was stated that he was not a designated player. Adu debuted for Philadelphia Union on August 13 in a match against
Freddy_Adu
Belgian footballer (born 1997)
Forward Hugo Cuypers as Designated Player for Club-Record Fee". Chicago Fire FC. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024. "MLS Player Stats – Goals". Major
Hugo_Cuypers
Colombian footballer (born 1986)
2011, Chará signed with Portland and became the club's first ever Designated Player. Chará made his club debut April 23 at LA Galaxy, coming on as a second-half
Diego_Chará
American professional soccer club based in the Greater Los Angeles area
signing of long time Liverpool player Steven Gerrard to an 18-month Designated Player contract, reportedly worth $9 million. He joined the team in July
LA_Galaxy
American soccer player (born 1991)
Comeback Player of the Year Award. On May 13, 2019, Zardes signed a multi-year contract extension with the Crew and was named a designated player. He would
Gyasi_Zardes
English footballer (born 1984)
contract and he was released from the club. Ridgewell was signed as a Designated Player for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer on 25 June 2014. He
Liam_Ridgewell
South Korean footballer (born 1996)
than Hamburg. On 30 January 2019, Hwang joined Whitecaps as a Young Designated Player on a two-year contract, with club options for the 2021 and 2022 seasons
Hwang_In-beom
(July 11, 2011). "Whitecaps FC add Gambian striker Jarju as second Designated Player". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Retrieved October 29, 2012. "M. Jarju".
List of Vancouver Whitecaps FC players
List_of_Vancouver_Whitecaps_FC_players
Mexican footballer and manager (born 1979)
American players". Goal.com. Retrieved 30 July 2014. Parker, Graham (13 December 2012). "Was Rafael Márquez the worst ever MLS designated player?". The
Rafael_Márquez
2018. Retrieved July 6, 2019. "MNUFC Adds Angelo Rodriguez as Second Designated Player". mnufc.com. December 20, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2019. "MNUFC Adds
List of Minnesota United FC records and statistics
List_of_Minnesota_United_FC_records_and_statistics
Soccer player (born 2000)
starter under coach Luchi Gonzalez. In January 2022, Ferreira signed a designated player contract with Dallas. Ferreira joined Seattle Sounders FC in 2025
Jesús_Ferreira
German footballer (born 1996)
in Major League Soccer on a deal until 2028, joining the side as a Designated Player. He scored his first goal for the Earthquakes on 19 April in a 4–1
Timo_Werner
Paraguayan footballer (born 1994)
División club San Lorenzo. On 26 January 2017, Colmán signed as a young designated player for FC Dallas. On February 23, 2017 Colmán scored his first goal for
Cristian_Colmán
Argentine footballer (born 1999)
January 2018, Barco joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United as a designated player. The transfer fee paid by Atlanta United was reported to be $15 million
Esequiel_Barco
Argentine footballer (born 1974)
Kansas City Wizards on a free transfer. López fell under the league's designated player qualification, which means only the first $415,000 of his salary counted
Claudio_López_(footballer)
Mexican footballer (born 1985)
Soccer side Houston Dynamo on 20 August 2009, as the club's first Designated Player. Landin was released by the Houston Dynamo on 14 July 2010 after less
Luis_Ángel_Landín
Mexican footballer (born 1990)
2017, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Dos Santos as a Designated Player, reuniting him with his brother, Giovani, at the American club. Villarreal
Jonathan_dos_Santos
American soccer player (born 2003)
Major League Soccer, this time with Colorado Rapids on a five-year designated player contract through 2030. Aaronson was acquired for a club-record transfer
Paxten_Aaronson
Argentine footballer (born 1998)
2020 against Banfield. On 7 January 2023, Ojeda signed a three-year designated player contract with an additional two option years with Orlando City of
Martín_Ojeda
South African soccer player
He was discovered by Richards Bay at the Khabba Cup, where he was designated "player of the tournament". He subsequently made his first-tier debut in the
Yanela_Mbuthuma
Italian footballer (born 1976)
announced that Marco Di Vaio had signed as the Canadian club's first Designated Player. Di Vaio made his Impact debut on 27 June 2012 against Toronto FC
Marco_Di_Vaio
Brazilian footballer
signed on loan by Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer to a Designated Player contract. He made his debut in two 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
João Paulo (footballer, born 1991)
João_Paulo_(footballer,_born_1991)
Brazilian footballer (born 1980)
Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer, becoming the club's first designated player. On 20 August 2010, it was announced that Geovanni will wear the number
Geovanni
Togolese footballer (born 2000)
million. On 1 January 2025, Denkey officially joined the club as a Designated Player on a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year until
Kévin_Denkey
Topics referred to by the same term
Delhi, India Guernsey (FIPS PUB 10-4 territory code) Goalkeeper, a designated player protecting the goal in team sports Goalkeeper (association football)
GK
Polish footballer (born 1996)
boot winner (16 goals) "Revolution acquire forward Adam Buksa as Designated Player". New England Revolution. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2020
Adam_Buksa
Peruvian footballer (born 1990)
2017. "Orlando City Signs Peruvian International Yoshimar Yotún as Designated Player". Orlando City Soccer Club. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2017
Yoshimar_Yotún
Brazilian footballer (born 2002)
Talles Magno on a permanent deal from Vasco da Gama. He signed a Young Designated Player contract with the club until 2026. On 9 January 2024, Talles Magno
Talles_Magno
Finnish footballer (born 1990)
United announced the signing of Pukki on a free transfer with the Designated Player status until June 2025. On 7 October, Pukki scored four goals for
Teemu_Pukki
Colombian footballer (born 1975)
New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Ángel as their second designated player, pending the approval of his work visa. After his visa was approved
Juan_Pablo_Ángel
Mexican footballer (born 2000)
2017. "Chicago Fire FC Acquire Mexican Winger Jairo Torres as Young Designated Player" (Press release). Chicago Fire. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 2 May
Jairo_Torres
Nigerian footballer (born 1996)
2022, Nwobodo signed for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati as a Designated Player. He signed a contract through the 2024 season, with a club option
Obinna_Nwobodo
Homegrown player Young designated player or U22 Initiative Designated player Name listed on Toronto FC's Wall of Honour Team captain Homegrown player rights
List_of_Toronto_FC_players
Danish footballer (born 1999)
Adds to Its Attack by Acquiring Danish Midfielder Carlo Holse as a Designated Player". St. Louis City SC. 28 July 2026. "Denmark 2-0 Sweden". BBC. Retrieved
Carlo_Holse
American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio
under the new Designated Player Rule. Columbus also signed forward Alejandro Moreno to bolster its attack. Even with these new players, the Crew still
Columbus_Crew
American soccer player (born 1999)
season that is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. He will occupy a Designated Player spot. McKenzie spent time in the US development ranks, being called
Mark McKenzie (soccer, born 1999)
Mark_McKenzie_(soccer,_born_1999)
Kenyan footballer (born 1991)
Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact, where he would become a Designated Player. On 11 March 2020, Wanyama made his competitive debut for Montreal
Victor_Wanyama
Argentine footballer (born 1996)
"Austin FC Signs Argentine Attacking Midfielder Tomás Pochettino to Designated Player Contract". Austin FC. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021
Tomás_Pochettino
Swiss footballer (born 1991)
Chicago Fire on a contract that was to run through the 2024 season as a Designated Player. His transfer signing was the most expensive in Chicago Fire history
Xherdan_Shaqiri
Honduran footballer (born 1987)
officially unveiled by New England as a Designated Player on 5 July 2012. He was the second Designated Player signing in the club's history, following
Jerry_Bengtson
Mexican footballer
Chivas USA from Guadalajara on 10 July 2013, and was signed as a designated player. Torres made his debut with Chivas in July 2013 against Toronto FC
Erick Torres (footballer, born 1993)
Erick_Torres_(footballer,_born_1993)
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