The official 2022 MLS roster rules established a salary budget of $4,900,000 per team, representing an increase from the previous season. This budget was formally ratified by Major League Soccer and outlined in the official collective bargaining agreement between MLS and the MLS Players Association.
The $4,900,000 salary budget applied to all 28 MLS teams in 2022 and covered player salaries, with specific provisions for Designated Players, Targeted Allocation Money (TAM), and General Allocation Money (GAM). Teams were required to stay within this budget cap while managing their roster construction throughout the season.
These official regulations also included provisions for roster size limits (minimum 18, maximum 30 players), homegrown player rules, and international roster spot allocations. The salary budget and associated rules were designed to maintain competitive balance across the league while allowing teams flexibility in roster construction.