19. The History of CBAs & Free Agency

25 Stories That Made MLS

In our most technical episode yet, the brothers talk about how each collective bargaining agreement evolved player movement and salary spends of MLS that has helped shape the league today.
Sources:
Old MLS CBA Expires But No Strike Imminent by Brian Lewis

https://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-cba-expires-but-no-strike-imminent/

Players Want Big Changes In MLS Structure by Simon Evans

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-dispute/players-want-big-changes-in-mls-league-structure-union-idUSTRE5AP02Q20091126

Financial Data At Issue As CBA Negotiations Kick Off by Liz Mullen and Tripp Mickle

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2009/05/11/This-Weeks-News/Mlss-Financial-Data-At-Issue-As-CBA-Negotiations-Kick-Off.aspx

Details of 2010 MLS CBA by Brian Lewis

https://nypost.com/2010/03/23/details-of-mls-cba/

MLS Players Union Bob Foose reveal new best details of CBA by Brian Strauss

https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/03/06/mls-cba-deal-players-union-bob-foose-todd-dunivant

Breaking Down The New MLS CBA For 2020 by Chad C Smith

https://www.thebluetestament.com/2020/2/7/21127602/breaking-down-the-new-mls-and-mlspa-cba-for-2020-major-league-soccer-players-association-sporting-kc