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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 |
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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:
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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.
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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.