I went to the open practice and one of the most interesting parts of the Kreis Q&A was when asked about a 4th DP like LAG, he explained that they don't have a 4th DP but instead used a "pay down system" (targeted allocation money) to pay down one of their DP's under the DP level to sign another DP. He followed that up by saying "we can't use that because our DP's make way too much to be able to pay them down"
If I read the TAM rule correctly, what you don't use, us taken away from you at the end of the year. This doesn't mean you have to make the deal, but it would be smart to trade it for possibly more regular allocation money for next year, or possibly another Int'l slot so we can finalize the Tefu signing. I was upset to find out we couldn't use this available system to make our squad stronger. It seems to me that LAG has succeeded by having some amazing players and tactics, but also, making the best possible use of the rules set forth. In my estimations it's their creative use of MLS roster rules that put them in the drivers seat in the league (besides MLS creating rules for their success).
If I read the TAM rule correctly, what you don't use, us taken away from you at the end of the year. This doesn't mean you have to make the deal, but it would be smart to trade it for possibly more regular allocation money for next year, or possibly another Int'l slot so we can finalize the Tefu signing. I was upset to find out we couldn't use this available system to make our squad stronger. It seems to me that LAG has succeeded by having some amazing players and tactics, but also, making the best possible use of the rules set forth. In my estimations it's their creative use of MLS roster rules that put them in the drivers seat in the league (besides MLS creating rules for their success).