Ever since the introduction of the Designated Player rule, it has been vital for Major League Soccer teams to maximise the DP slots on the roster. With a fixed salary-cap charge for these players, the DP slots allowed MLS teams to pay the types of wages that are necessary to attract the highest-quality players.
At present, an MLS team can have three DPs on the roster. Given the financial restrictions on the rest of the roster, it is crucial that they make the most of their three DPs. So, who currently has the best DP group in the league?