D.C. United acquired $125,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money (GAM) from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for a 2026 International Roster Slot. The club is based in Washington, D.C., and issued the announcement on Sept. 2, 2026.
D.C. United Completes Roster Transaction
The transaction sends $125,000 in 2027 allocation money to D.C. United. In return, the Colorado Rapids received a 2026 International Roster Slot. The official announcement did not provide additional terms.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United exchanged a 2026 International Roster Slot for $125,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money, a key asset for roster building under MLS rules. General Allocation Money allows teams to reduce players’ salary cap charges or sign new players, while International Roster Slots permit teams to sign players from outside the United States or Canada.
Read D.C. United’s official transaction announcement.
Source: Original report
