The MLS Player Union has released the initial 2009 salaries, so now it has been confirmed. Danny Cepero, Luke Sassano, Matthew Mbuta, and Danleigh Borman have all graduated to the senior roster. Each of the four will make the senior minimum of $34,000.

The graduations give Metro 21 senior rostered players. The limit is 20, but with Oscar Echeverry and Terry Boss injured, RBNY is allowed to go over the limit.

It is expected, however, that when new signings come on board, a number of the currently promoted players will be bumped back down to developmental.