The MLS approved the so-called “Beckham Rule” that paves the way for the inidividual member clubs to attract international superstars (i.e. Beckham, Ronaldo, etc.) and pay the stars more than the typical league max $400k.
I see this as a very important move. This more legitimizes the league. If I’m the MLS, I know that a deal is soon to come after I approve this. I can’t imagine that they made this so public and pushed the agenda right now without knowing that the Galaxy or Red Bulls had a move coming. Also important is that Donovan et al are only grandfathered in and then count as one of the “superstars.”
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