Now that the 2026 regular season is underway, Major League Soccer has updated its official roster profiles for the first time this season. This offers the clearest snapshot of how each team is structured in the new season. For FC Dallas, the updated profile provides a deeper insight into how the roster was constructed for this season, along with where any flexibility or constraints may be.
The MLS roster profiles outline which players occupy a senior, supplemental and off-budget roster spot, along with key details such as contract end dates and designations like international status, Designated Players and U22 players. Those labels help paint a bigger picture about the club’s strategy and options moving forward.
Here is a full breakdown of the 2026 FC Dallas roster profile, what stands out right now, and what it could mean as the season progresses.
TL;DR: 2026 FC Dallas Roster Profile Snapshot
- Senior roster spots: 21 of 20 filled*
- Supplemental roster: 10 players
- Supplemental #31 spot: 1 player
- Off-budget / Homegrown spots: 4 players
- Designated Players: 1 of 2 slots used
- U22 Initiative players: 5 spots occupied*
- International roster slots: 12 used*
As things stand heading into the 2026 season, FC Dallas maintains moderate flexibility across its roster build. There is room for one more Designated Player, though cap space and allocation resources will ultimately determine how aggressive the club can be.
* Injuried players included
Senior Roster Breakdown
There are a couple things that jump out in a big way to me on this profile and it explains why Dallas did not go out and address their international roster slot situation before the start of the season.
Here is what is new for this season.
