Unable to boast of high-level football leagues, the MLS can only attract famous players from around the world with huge salaries.
It's no wonder that the list of the highest-earning championship footballers is dominated by the surnames of athletes whose games could be admired in the Old Continent a few years ago.
Former "Milan" leader Kaka (7.17 million USD) tops the list, followed by Sebastian Giovinco (7.12 million USD), who previously defended the colors of "Juventus".
Top-earning MLS players:
1. Kaka (Orlando City) - $7.17 million USD
2. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) - $7.12 million USD
3. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) - $6.5 million USD
4. Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) - $5.9 million USD
5. David Villa (New York City FC) - $5.6 million USD
6. Giovani dos Santos (LA Galaxy) - $5.5 million USD
7. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) - $5.4 million USD
8. Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC) - $4.9 million USD
9. Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders) - $3.9 million USD
10. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) - $2.6 million USD
