How do MLS roster rules treat Canadian players at Canadian clubs?
Rule- Canada
- MLS
- Professional soccer
- VAR
- IFAB Laws 2026/27
- Roster rules
- Playoffs
- 2026
- Fans
A Canadian club must have a minimum of three Canadian Domestic Players on its roster at all times.
For a Canadian club, a domestic player is:
- a Canadian citizen, or the holder of certain other special status (such as having been granted refugee or asylum status);
- a player who qualifies under the Homegrown International Rule; or
- a U.S. Domestic Player.
There is no limit on the number of U.S. Domestic Players or Canadian Domestic Players on a Canadian club's roster.
Source: https://www.mlssoccer.com/about/roster-rules-and-regulations
Updated 25 Oct 2026