US EditionMLS Players’ Union Says Dispute over Club World Cup Compensation Is Ongoing
- The Seattle Sounders, LAFC, and Inter Miami are preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup starting Saturday across 11 U.S. cities with 32 teams competing.
- The MLS Players Association and league disagree over player compensation, as the league's Friday proposal excluded additional participation bonuses and sought unrelated CBA concessions.
- MLS offered 20% of performance-related prize money plus $1 million guaranteed for qualifying, while players launched a campaign demanding a fairer share, posting #FairShareNow on Sunday.
- Players could earn over $24 million if a club wins, matching top global payout figures, but the MLSPA called the proposal retaliatory and said MLS does not value players' efforts.
- Ongoing talks reflect tension as players remain unified in demanding fair rewards, highlighting conflicts in sharing the tournament’s increased revenue and player treatment.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolMajor League Soccer and its players union continue to disagree on compensation for the players of the three MLS teams that will participate in the World Club Cup.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenPlayers union rips MLS' 'retaliatory' response to CWC proposal
The MLS Players Association responded Sunday against the league's most recent offering in the ongoing battle over prize money and compensation around the upcoming Club World Cup competition.
Wisconsin State Journal
Nashville grows from 'not a soccer city' to hosting Club World Cup matches
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Soccer enthusiasts in Music City once numbered so few that when a fan spotted someone with a soccer bumper sticker, they could probably recognize the car's driver.
Washington Top News
MLS players’ union says dispute over Club World Cup compensation is ongoing
Major League Soccer and its players' union remain at odds over compensation for the players with the three MLS teams taking part in the Club World Cup.
Idaho Press
MLS players' union says dispute over Club World Cup compensation is ongoing
Major League Soccer and its players' union remain at odds over compensation for the players with the three MLS teams taking part in the Club World Cup.
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