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FORMULA 1
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Major League Soccer is about begin its 27th season. We take a look at the top spending teams, highest paid players and top earning players over the last 10 seasons. Furthermore, Major League Soccer continues to grow with new investors/owners with the sale/purchase of current franchises, expansion of new teams and invest money into new training facilities and stadiums.
Top Spending Teams
A list of the top spending MLS teams over the last five (5) seasons (2017 - 2021).
- Toronto FC: $108,084,199
- LA Galaxy: $86,459,201
- Chicago Fire: $70,462,404
- New York City FC: $70,342,221
- Atlanta United FC: $66,263,215
- Seattle Sounders FC: $65,429,082
- Orlando City: $58,667,789
- Portland Timbers: $58,159,350
- Los Angeles FC: $57,585,374 (since 2018)
- Sporting Kansas City: $56,899,623
- CF Montreal: $54,462,383
- Columbus Crew: $53,717,015
- Real Salt Lake: $50,356,616
- FC Dallas: $47,931,823
- New England Revolution: $47,587,639
- DC United: $47,325,453
- Minnesota United FC: $46,986,049
- San Jose Earthquakes: $46,363,499
- Colorado Rapids: $46,099,675
- Philadelphia Union: $44,860,472
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC: $43,758,670
- New York Red Bulls: $42,311,364
- FC Cincinnati: $41,937,683 (since 2019)
- Houston Dynamo: $41,471,442
- Inter Miami FC: $32,199,907 (since 2020)
- Nashville SC: $21,387,511 (since 2020)
- Austin FC: $12,652,387 (since 2021)
Top Earning Positions
The top earnings positions over the last five (5) seasons.
- Midfielders, $601,659,240
- Forwards, $450,423,060
- Defenders, $293,242,674
- Goalkeepers, $74,437,072
Top Earning Players
Players who have earned the most guaranteed cash over the last ten (10) seasons.
- Michael Bradley, $41,928,571
- Jozy Altidore, $32,986,750
- Kaká, $28,670,000
- Sebastian Giovinco, $28,462,224
- Clint Dempsey, $26,488,574
- Carlos Vela, $25,192,500
- David Villa, $22,500,000
- Robbie Keane, $20,250,575
- Giovani Dos Santos, $19,850,008
- Bastian Schweinsteiger, $17,100,000
Top One-Year Salaries
Players who have earned the highest one-year salaries over the last five (5) seasons.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (LA, 2019), $7,200,000
- Kaká (ORL, 2017), $7,167,500
- Sebastian Giovinco (TOR, 2017 & 2018), $7,115,556
- Michael Bradley (TOR, 2017 & 2018), $6,500,000
- Michael Bradley (TOR, 2019), $6,428,571
- Jozy Altidore (TOR, 2019), $6,332,250
- Carlos Vela (LAFC, 2019, 2020 & 2021), $6,300,000
- Carlos Vela (LAFC, 2018), $6,292,500
- Bastian Schweinsteiger, (CHI, 2018), $6,100,000
- Javier Hernandez (LA, 2020 & 2021), Giovani Dos Santos (LA, 2018): $6,000,000
Expansion
Major League Soccer continues to grow and has added six (6) teams in the last five seasons. Charlotte FC will begin the MLS journey with the start of the 2022 season and St. Louis City SC is set to join for the 2023 season.
- Atlanta United & Minnesota United, 2017
- Los Angeles FC, 2018
- Inter Miami CF & Nashville SC, 2020
- Austin FC, 2021
- Charlotte FC, 2022
- St. Louis City SC, 2023
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CATEGORIES
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- NFL 71
- GOLF 47
- MLB 24
- NWSL 19
AUTHORS
- Michael Ginnitti NFL, MLB
- Keith Smith NBA
- Scott Allen Contributor
- Taylor Vincent NWSL
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2024 NBA Offseason Financials: Oklahoma City Thunder
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for each 2024-25 NBA team, including cap space figures, free agents, extension candidates, draft pick scenarios, & thoughts on potential trades, exceptions & plenty more.
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Breaking Down Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars Extension
Breaking down the facts, figures, & rankings for Trevor Lawrence's 5 year, $275M contract extension in Jacksonville that includes $200M practically guaranteed through 2028.
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Roundup: NWSL Teams Limiting Exposure to Free Agency
Taking a look at how NWSL teams have limited their exposure to the free agency window.
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NFL Free Agency's Top, Value, & Best Available
The 2024 NFL offseason is now three months old, prompting Spotrac to reflect on the top free agent signings at each position, a newly signed player who may hold significant value for the upcoming season, and a few notable players still available on the open market through the middle of June.
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2024 NBA Free Agents: Top 50
Breaking down and ranking the Top 50 2024 NBA free agents.
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