Money and Salaries in MLS Soccer

May 13, 2026, 11:10
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Introduction

The MLS Players Association has new information about player pay for 2026. Some players earn much more money than others.

Main Body

Inter Miami pays its players the most money. They spend $54.6 million. Philadelphia spends the least money. They spend only $11.7 million. Lionel Messi earns the most money. He gets $28.3 million. This is more than the total money for 28 other teams. Other stars earn a lot too. Son Heung-min gets $11.2 million. Rodrigo De Paul gets $9.7 million. Now, most players in the league earn more money than before.

Conclusion

The gap between the richest and poorest players is getting bigger because of Lionel Messi.

Learning

Comparing Things ⚖️

In the text, we see how to talk about "more" and "less." This is a key skill for A2 students.

The Logic:

  • Most →\rightarrow The top level (The biggest amount).
  • More than →\rightarrow Comparing two things.
  • Least →\rightarrow The bottom level (The smallest amount).

Examples from the story:

  • Inter Miami pays its players the most money. (Top rank)
  • Philadelphia spends the least money. (Bottom rank)
  • Lionel Messi earns more than 28 other teams. (A vs B)

Quick Tip: Use The Most when you are talking about one person or team among many others. Use More than when you are simply comparing two groups.

Vocabulary Learning

players (n.)
People who play a sport.
Example:The players signed their contracts.
pay (v.)
Give money to someone for work.
Example:She will pay the bill.
earn (v.)
Receive money because of work.
Example:He earns a salary.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying things.
Example:She saved her money.
spend (v.)
Use money to buy things.
Example:They spend a lot on food.
least (adj.)
The smallest amount or number.
Example:She has the least time.
total (n.)
The sum of all amounts.
Example:The total cost is $100.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned.
Example:Other people came too.
stars (n.)
Famous athletes or performers.
Example:The stars played well.
league (n.)
A group of teams that play together.
Example:They joined the league.
gap (n.)
A difference between two amounts.
Example:There is a big gap.
richest (adj.)
Having the most wealth.
Example:He is the richest man.