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The Designated Player Conundrum: Maximizing Value Amidst MLS Missteps
The Designated Player rule, launched nearly two decades ago, remains an enigma for many MLS clubs. While transcendent talents like Messi, Cucho Hernández, and Son Heung-Min vividly showcase its potential, a perplexing number of teams consistently mismanage this powerful tool. The question lingers: why do so many MLS clubs struggle to harness the DP rule's true value?