The Major League Soccer Players Association released the year’s first set of salary figures on Wednesday, and as ever, those figures made a lot of news.
For the first time ever, the Union’s payroll exceeds $8 million — and nearly hits $9 million. The team has $8,915,987.84 in guaranteed compensation on its books. That is a major jump from the $7,178,431.71 spent on salaries last year.
Much of the increase in spending went toward the Union’s two big winter signings. Midfield playmaker Borek Dockal is earning $1,714,285.68, while winger David Accam is earning $1,250,000.04. Dockal’s salary is the 19th-highest across MLS this year.