When it comes to designated players, Carles Gil has been their star DP and 2021 MVP runner-up. The Designated Player Rule, often called the Beckham Rule, allows MLS teams to sign up to three players whose salaries exceed the salary cap charge, with the club and/or a third party paying the difference.
Designated Players are typically the highest-profile and most talented players on an MLS roster. They are expected to be difference-makers on the field and ambassadors for the club off it. The DP rule has been instrumental in bringing world-class talent to MLS, elevating the league's profile globally.