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A player described in Sections 29.2 and 29.3.

A USL team with MLS recognition or a team in an affiliated professional league.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLS and MLSPA, including exhibits and successor agreements.

A team selected according to Section 25.2.

An MLS hosted game with at least 24 players on the roster, consistent with Section 25.1.

A player selected for the All-Star Game roster, following Section 25.1 rules.

MLS and team sponsors, product companies, licensees, and entities with rights to use MLS/team trademarks.

The head of the League.

A non-league season game with MLS players (excluding loan players) that charges admission. It happens between the regular season and the next pre-season, or after elimination from post-season until pre-season.

The date a Standard Player Agreement (SPA) ends, as stated in the agreement, not including option periods.

The latest date the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is signed or ratified.

The Federation Internationale de Football Association.

Medically able to play professional soccer at the MLS level.

A player's right to choose a team, as outlined in the agreement.

A player selected or currently participating in the Generation adidas Program, who has supplemental roster slots.

An exhibition game held between a team's elimination from the post-season and the following season's pre-season training camp start date.

Players must undergo medical examinations before and after joining a team, checking their physical and mental condition.

Medical examinations include gathering information about the player's history (injuries, illnesses, allergies, medications), and conducting physical, cardiac, and concussion tests.

Blood tests are conducted for nutritional analysis, player health and safety, or fitness regime evaluation. Results are confidential medical records.

A summarized version of the results can be shared with coaches and related personnel, while the actual records remain confidential.

The written results of blood tests can be shared with medical staff of related teams and organizations.

Players have the right to review and understand the results of their blood tests from the team medical staff.

The Team Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of the team, including player examinations.

If necessary, the Team CMO can order further testing or consultations to gather more information about a player's condition.

The minimum standards for team medical personnel, including physicians, athletic trainers, and therapists, required to provide high-quality healthcare to players.

A standardized procedure for evaluating and managing suspected and actual concussions in players, designed to ensure consistency and safety.

Testing conducted on players by team or league medical staff to gather data about their physical performance and biological functions.

Information collected during physiological testing that reflects a player's movement patterns, including distance, speed, acceleration, and changes in direction.

Data collected during physiological testing that describes a player's biological functions, such as heart rate, temperature, and oxygen levels.

Physiological testing conducted before the regular season starts, to evaluate player fitness and readiness.

Physiological testing conducted during the regular season, to monitor player performance and identify potential issues.

An unbiased evaluation of a player's health condition by a healthcare professional, conducted for the benefit of the team and league.

An assessment by a League/Team physician regarding a player's fitness to play, documented on the Initial Fitness Determination Form.

A player can seek a second opinion from a physician of their choice within seven days of receiving the initial fitness determination.

The form used to document the determination of the physician providing the second opinion on a player's fitness.

If the League/Team physician and the player's physician disagree on a player's fitness, they must consult within 72 hours.

This form documents the outcome of the consultation between the two physicians, whether they agree or disagree on the relevant medical issue(s).

If the League/Team physician and the player's physician cannot agree on the relevant medical issue(s), an independent physician is selected to make a conclusive decision.

A condition that allows for extensions on timelines for fitness assessments, such as providing a second opinion or conducting a joint consultation.

The process for determining a player's fitness to play, involving initial determination, second opinion, and joint consultation, culminating in an independent physician's decision if necessary.

A team receives $100,000 for finishing second in the MLS Cup in 2020-2026, or $110,000 in 2027.

A team receives $300,000 for winning the MLS Cup in 2020-2026, or $330,000 in 2027.

A team receives $30,000 for winning Round 1 of the MLS Playoffs in 2022-2026, or $33,000 in 2027.

A team receives $60,000 for winning Round 2 of the MLS Playoffs in 2022-2026, or $66,000 in 2027.

A team receives $50,000 for winning Round 3 of the MLS Playoffs in 2022-2026, or $55,000 in 2027.

A team receives $150,000 in 2020-2021, $220,000 in 2022-2026, or $242,000 in 2027, for having the best regular season record. This bonus replaces other bonuses.

A team receives $40,000 in 2020-2021, $110,000 in 2022-2026, or $121,000 in 2027, for winning their conference. This bonus replaces other bonuses.

Teams receive different amounts based on their position in the conference, ranging from $20,000 to $77,000, for making the playoffs.

Teams receive bonuses for winning each regular season game. The amount depends on the year. Additionally, each player receives a certain portion based on their role

Players receive different portions of the regular season game winner bonus based on their role: starters (full share), substitutes (0.75 share), and unused substitutes (0.5 share).