The offseason is in full swing for FC Dallas these days, as we’ve seen some roster moves and a coaching hire that will shift a lot for 2025. Just as we’ve done for the last decade or so, we’re looking ahead to the roster building for the club. Earlier this week, we dove into the defensive group with how that group will come together for next season.

Now, it is time to turn our attention to the midfield and forwards of the club.

Building for 2025: How the FC Dallas defense could come together
Our annual roster building series is back as we get ready for 2025.

Background information

For starters, I like to point out that the salary cap, for the 2024 season was at $5.7 million and will be moving up to $5,950,000 in 2025.

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MLS teams can buy down a player's salary with allocation, either of the general or targeted variety. Those ‘Garber Bucks’, as some like to call them, help bring a player's salary cap hit down.

Typically, returning players see an increase in their salary each year unless it has been agreed with the club that they make less, as in the club and player worked out a deal.

Current status and questions