International

The designated players lead a rising number of millionaires in the North American circuit․ Brazilian superstar Kaka is the biggest earner in Major League Soccer, according to figures released this month by the MLS Players Union.

TOP 10 EARNERS IN MLS

1. Kaka (Orlando City) — $7.17 million
     2. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) — $7.12 million
     3. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) — $6.5 million
     4. Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) — $5.9 million
     5. David Villa (New York City FC) — $5.6 million
     6. Giovani dos Santos (LA Galaxy) — $5.5 million
     7. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) — $5.4 million
     8. Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC) — $4.9 million
     9. Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders) — $3.9 million
     10. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) — $2.6 million