A roster construction decision tool for MLS expansion teams

Smith Zachary J. () and Bickel J. Eric ()
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Smith Zachary J.: Department of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
Bickel J. Eric: Department of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, 2023, vol. 19, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: We present a mathematical modeling framework for roster construction of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team. The model seeks to construct the best squad feasible under league salary rules, while balancing present value, potential value, and future cap flexibility. Player acquisition decisions, as well as allocation of salary, targeted allocation money (TAM), general allocation money (GAM), and designated player slots, are determined simultaneously by a mixed-integer programming model. We demonstrate the model’s functionality in constructing a hypothetical expansion roster and propose a number of extensions.

Keywords: expansion team; integer programming; major league soccer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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