MLS 2026 player salaries revealed: Messi, Miami tops again; Best buys and new signings
The MLS Players Association released 2026 salary information Tuesday, giving a first look at how much money new stars are earning and how much all 30 clubs are spending on wages.Lionel Messi is far and away the league’s highest-paid player at $28.33 million, which doesn’t include his eventual ownership stake in the team or other incentives (Miami owner Jorge Mas previously claimed he pays Messi between $70 million and $80 million per year when taking all into account). Even so, Messi’s guaranteed compensation is more than all other MLS clubs’ entire wage bill except for LAFC.Advertisementالمصدر: The Athletic | Source: The Athletic
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