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TFC Tidbits: 2024 salaries revealed by MLS Player's Union

Not only is veteran centre back Kevin Long not a TAM player, but his wage packet of $277,500 US is pretty modest.

John Molinaro

May 16, 2024 — 3 min read

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

May 16: Kevin Long proving to be bargain for TFC

The Major League Soccer Player’s Association website has released the salaries of all rostered players in the league, and there are some eye-catching numbers.

To nobody's surprise, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi tops the list with a guaranteed compensation of $20,446,667 (all figures US) in 2024. Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne is the second-highest paid player in MLS at $15,400,000.

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Aimé Mabika eager to prove he deserves more chances at TFC

"It's difficult, but it is part of the process. It’s part of being a professional," the defender said of his lack of playing time.

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