LOOK: The top 10 highest-paid players in MLS, with Kaka leading the way
Three players from the U.S. Men's National Team crack the list
The Major League Soccer Players Union released the salary information for 2016, with Orlando City star Kaka leading the way at $7.167 million. The top 10 features three USMNT players and three players from Toronto FC and NYCFC. Here's the top 10 list with their guaranteed compensation.
1. Kaka (Orlando City) - $7.167 million

2. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) - $7.115 million

3. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) - $6.5 million

4. Steven Gerrard (Los Angles Galaxy) - $6.1 million

5. Frank Lampard (New York City FC) - $6.0 million

6. David Villa (New York City FC) - $5.6 million
7. Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC) - $5.9 million
8. Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC) - $4.8 million
9. Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders) - $4.6 million
10. Giovani Dos Santos (Los Angeles Galaxy) - $4.2 million
The biggest missing name from the list? It's Montreal's Didier Drogba, who surprisingly makes just $2.16 million in 2016.
By comparison, Lionel Messi's salary at Barcelona is $29 million.
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