The long-rumored roster expansion for homegrown players was officially announced by Major League Soccer on Tuesday.
As part of their annual roster rules update, the league will now allow two additional roster spots - bringing the number to 30 - specifically for homegrown players. Clubs may also now use up to $200,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) to sign homegrown players to their first MLS contract (TAM can’t be used for previously signed homegrowns).
“Youth development continues to be a key strategic priority for MLS,” Todd Durbin, MLS Executive Vice President of Competition and Player Relations said in a news release.