MLS Players Association
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The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) is the
History
The MLS Players Association (formerly MLS Players Union)[2] was formed in April 2003 after the conclusion of Fraser v. Major League Soccer. The founding members of the MLSPA Executive Board included Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, Chris Klein, Alexi Lalas, and Ben Olsen. Prior to the CBA, players received no form of retirement benefits, and many players lacked basic health insurance.[citation needed] On December 14, 2017, the MLS Players Union changed its name to the MLS Players Association and launched a full re-branding campaign.[3]
Collective bargaining agreements
First CBA (2005)
After negotiating with MLS in 2003 and 2004, on December 1, 2004, the Players Association and MLS signed the first-ever
2010 CBA
The
On March 20, 2010, MLS and MLSPA signed a new 5-year agreement commencing with the 2010 season and continuing through January 31, 2015.[8]
2015 CBA
On March 4, 2015, the MLS and MLSPA agree to terms on a third Collective Bargaining Agreement for a duration of 5 years.[3]
- New restricted free agency.
- New free agency rules: Players need to be 28 years old and with at least 8 years of MLS experience.
- Number of players with guaranteed contracts increases.
2020 CBA
On February 6, 2020, a new 5 year Collective Bargaining Agreement was struck between the MLS and the MLSPA.[9]
- 1.9 billion investment in new deal.
- Expanded free agency rules: Players need to be 24 years old and with at least 5 years of MLS experience.
- Annual increase in mandatory charter flight for the players.
- 55 million in performance based bonuses.
- 55% increase in senior salaries.
References
- ^ "MLS Players Association submits summer tournament, CBA proposal to MLS | MLSsoccer.com".
- ^ "MLS Players Association Announces Rebrand".
- ^ a b c "The History of the MLSPA". MLS Players Association. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Is an MLS lockout possible?". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Can MLS players 'afford' to strike?". Fox Sports. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ Booth, Tim (March 12, 2010). "MLS players say they're unified in labor talks". Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 17, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ^ "FIFA won't intervene in MLS labor dispute". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "CBA agreement reached by MLS and MLSPU". The Crew. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- ^ "2020-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement". mlsplayers.org. February 22, 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Major League Soccer Players Association at FIFPRO World Players' Union