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Here’s an updated chart that includes the max player salary cap, the number of exempt players allowed per team, and the maximum salary for those exempt players in each division:

Max Player Salary Structure by Division

Division Max Player Salary per Week Number of Exempt Players Exempt Player Max Salary per Week
ASC (Tier 2) $48,077 3 $96,154
ASL League One (Tier 3) $24,038 2 $48,077
ASL League Two (Tier 4) $14,423 2 $28,846
Gatorade Championship (Tier 5) $9,615 1 $19,231
Gatorade Classic League (Tier 6) $5,769 1 $11,538
National Amateur Premier League (Tier 7) $2,885 1 $5,769
National Amateur Championship (Tier 8) $1,923 1 $3,846
Development League Premier (Tier 9) $962 0 Not Applicable
Development League Championship (Tier 10) $481 0 Not Applicable

Analysis:

  • Exempt Players: Higher-tier leagues have the ability to designate a limited number of players whose salaries can exceed the general salary cap, allowing teams to attract and retain top talent. As you go down the tiers, the number of exempt players decreases, reflecting the financial constraints and lower competitive intensity of the lower divisions.

  • Exempt Player Max Salary: The maximum salary for exempt players is generally twice the cap for non-exempt players, allowing teams to make significant offers to key players while maintaining overall financial balance.

This structure helps ensure financial stability while allowing flexibility for clubs to build competitive squads at all levels of competition.