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MLS
Nelson Palacio
Nelson Palacio
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$1,139,501
2023-2026 U22-Initiative (CURRENT)
Nelson Palacio signed a 4 year contract with the Real Salt Lake. In 2026, Palacio will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 | $343,167 | $343,167 | $343,167 | |
| 2024 |
|
22 | $373,167 | $373,167 | $716,334 | |
| 2025 |
|
23 | $423,167 | $423,167 | $1,139,501 | |
| 2026 |
|
24 | - | - | $1,139,501 | |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - | $1,139,501 |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - | $1,139,501 |
| 2028 |
|
26 |
Club
|
- | - | $1,139,501 |
| 2029 |
|
27 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 | $300,000 | $343,167 | |
| 2024 |
|
22 | $330,000 | $373,167 | |
| 2025 |
|
23 | $380,000 | $423,167 | |
| 2026 |
|
24 | - | - | |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - |
| 2028 |
|
26 |
Club
|
- | - |
| 2029 |
|
27 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 | $300,000 | $343,167 | $343,167 | - | |
| 2024 |
|
22 | $330,000 | $373,167 | $716,334 | - | |
| 2025 |
|
23 | $380,000 | $423,167 | $1,139,501 | - | |
| 2026 |
|
24 | - | - | $1,139,501 | - | |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club |
- | - | $1,139,501 | - |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
Club |
- | - | $1,139,501 | - |
| 2028 |
|
26 |
Club |
- | - | $1,139,501 | - |
Contract Notes
- 2025: Loaned out to Swiss Super League side FC Zurich through 2025 (7/10/25)
- 2027: Club Option
- 2027-28: Club Option
- 2028-29: Club Option
Source:
MLS
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$1,139,501
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$343,167 |
$343,167 |
|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$373,167 |
$716,334 |
|
| 2025 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$423,167 |
$1,139,501 |
|
| Total |
$1,139,501 |
$1,139,501 |
||||
| Total |
$1,139,501 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,010,000 | $1,139,501 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 |
$300,000
|
$343,167 |
$343,167 |
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$330,000
|
$373,167 |
$716,334 |
| 2025 |
|
23 |
$380,000
|
$423,167 |
$1,139,501 |
| Total |
$1,010,000 |
$1,139,501 |
$1,139,501 |
||
| Total |
$1,010,000 |
$1,139,501 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,010,000 | $1,139,501 |
