We’re pushing forward more into the offseason here, as FC Dallas is starting to get into the thick of things with more transfer rumors picking up and roster moves taking shape.
Last week, we discussed how the defensive portion of the roster has come together in our annual roster building series. Now, it is time to turn our attention to the midfield and forwards of the club.
Building for 2026: How the FC Dallas defense could come together
Our annual roster building series is back as we get ready for 2026.
Drew Epperley
Background information
For starters, I like to point out that the salary cap, for the 2025 season, was at $5.9 million and will be moving up to $6,425,000 in 2026.
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MLS teams can buy down a player's salary with allocation, either of the general or targeted variety. Those ‘Garber Bucks’, as some like to call them, help bring a player's salary cap hit down.
Typically, returning players see an increase in their salary each year unless it has been agreed with the club that they make less, as in the club and player worked out a deal.
Typically, returning players see an increase in their salary each year unless it has been agreed with the club that they make less, as in the club and player worked out a deal.
Current status and questions
While the defensive side seems fairly set going into 2026, the attack could certainly use some work.
