“For me, as the league has grown [and] the number of quality foreign players has grown, being able to keep pace with that is something I’m personally proud of.” Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Harry Shipp reflects on MLS career ahead of his seventh season | Seattle Sounders FC

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Is Atlanta’s first DP on his way out? Report: Atlanta United could sell Tito Villalba to unnamed Paraguayan club - Dirty South Soccer

For four current MLS players, making ends meet was a legitimate worry early in their pro careers. ‘It’s just a grind’: Memories of living on sub-$13,000 salaries linger amid push for higher MLS minimums – The Athletic ($)

Everyone in MLS is seemingly trying to get their own Liga MX star, but this one doesn’t look like it’s happening.