At the end of September, MLS released the exact amount that each player in the league will be paid next year.
Eduardo Burgos Rodríguezedu17burgosKieran Quailekquaile90Update: Dec 16th, 2023 08:42 EST
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MLS has enjoyed a historic 2023, managing to sign the likes of Leo Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and, in 2024, Luis Suárez. The plan for the competition is to try to compete on a level playing field with the elite over a five-year period. While there is a lot of scepticism, one thing is clear at the moment, MLS is nowhere near the top leagues in terms of salaries.
At the end of September, MLS released the exact amount that each player in the league will be paid next year. In an unparalleled measure of transparency, the league’s salaries were released into the public domain, causing a buzz in all areas of the sport, including agencies, players and clubs. Established players such as Sergio Busquets ($1.5 million) and Jordi Alba ($1 million) have become Designated Players and are earning a tiny amount compared to what took home in Europe. This season’s MVP in the league, Luciano Acosta, is just shy of a base salary of $2 million.
