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MLS Publishes 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) Available to Clubs
Allocation money can be used to add talented players to MLS rosters ahead of 2026 season
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NEW YORK (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) – As Major League Soccer clubs continue offseason roster building, MLS today published 2026 General Allocation Money that each team currently has available.
In addition to the Salary Budget and the six prime roster spots that feature unlimited spending on up to three Designated Players and up to four U22 Initiative Spots, General Allocation Money can be used to sign or retain top talent.
Along with the annual allotment of $3.28 million GAM provided to each team in 2026, clubs can acquire GAM in the following ways:
- Up to $3 million from eligible transfer revenue converted to GAM.
- Via trade with another MLS club.
- Qualifying for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- Failing to qualify for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
- The 2025 third Designated Player charge distribution.
Clubs can also receive up to an additional $2 million in 2026 GAM along with a fourth U22 Initiative Roster Spot if they select the U22 Initiative Roster Construction Path. Roster Construction Path decisions must be submitted to MLS prior to the 2026 Roster Compliance Date and only after that date will a club receive the additional 2026 GAM.
Available 2026 General Allocation Money Per Club
(as of January 20) |
| Club |
2026 General Allocation Money |
| Atlanta United |
$4,586,967 |
| Austin FC |
$2,549,636 |
| Charlotte FC |
$4,472,657 |
| Chicago Fire FC |
$5,077,349 |
| FC Cincinnati |
$3,391,927 |
| Colorado Rapids |
$3,472,551 |
| Columbus Crew |
$6,027,022 |
| FC Dallas |
$4,232,945 |
| D.C. United |
$4,220,649 |
| Houston Dynamo FC |
$6,576,431 |
| Sporting Kansas City |
$4,530,121 |
| LA Galaxy |
$3,313,457 |
| Los Angeles Football Club |
$4,368,355 |
| Inter Miami CF |
$6,484,336 |
| Minnesota United FC |
$7,259,300 |
| CF Montréal |
$6,008,069 |
| Nashville SC |
$3,901,404 |
| New England Revolution |
$3,301,754 |
| New York City FC |
$5,451,436 |
| Orlando City SC |
$3,518,514 |
| Philadelphia Union |
$4,744,841 |
| Portland Timbers |
$3,180,000 |
| Real Salt Lake |
$6,947,461 |
| Red Bull New York |
$5,284,106 |
| San Diego FC |
$5,537,108 |
| San Jose Earthquakes |
$4,118,024 |
| Seattle Sounders FC |
$5,518,053 |
| St. Louis CITY SC |
$6,150,522 |
| Toronto FC |
$5,316,009 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
$5,523,381
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