11.   The league then assigned players to teams, and retained options on players for two additional years, according to the suit.

12.   The Revoloution only have two players assigned to the team so far, American national team defenders Alexi Lalas and Mike Burns.

13.   This year, besides Santos, Leverkusen and Sheffield, players have been assigned to AC Milan, Sunderland and Rangers of Glasgow.

14.   League-owned players are assigned to clubs in an unusual arrangement aimed at keeping down costs and increasing funds for salaries.

15.   Only eight players have been assigned to clubs thus far.