With the MLS transfer window opening Thursday, ESPN looks back at some of the best and worst big-money signings in league ...

He was exactly the kind of player that could make a fine living in Spain, Italy, or even Germany. Instead, he got on a plane and moved to... Ohio? It seemed an odd decision. The Columbus Crew, ...

The rule will take effect for the 2012 season, but there are no plans right now to add any designated player slots. Durbin said the markets most likely to be tapped by the new rule were South America, ...

The MLS created the designated player rule when David Beckham joined the LA Galaxy. This rule allowed teams to sign three players who would be considered outside of their salary.

Since then, MLS has improved in fits and starts. The introduction of the Designated Player rule in 2007 was entirely about getting David Beckham into the league, but teams across the league ...