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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jul 29

Who will come out on top? Good luck to the players as #LeaguesCup2025 begins tonight!

MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jul 17

Another major accomplishment in an already storied career, congratulations Joe Willis on reaching 300 career MLS appearances!

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jul 15

The pride of Seattle, congratulations Jordan Morris on amassing 100 career regular season goal contributions all with the Sounders!

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 30

From old school to new school, dressed up to dressed down, and everything in between, the players showed up and showed out in June

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 27

The stars are on their way! Congratulations on being named All-Stars, see you in Austin!

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 25

The 2025 Spring-Summer Salary Guide is now available.

The release contains Annual Base Salary and Annual Guaranteed Compensation data as of May 23, 2025.

➡️ mlsplayers.org/resources/sa...

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 20

This Juneteenth, we take time to recognize those who work to make their communities more just and equitable including Zack Steffen and his work with VOYCENOW.

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today, we celebrate, learn, and reflect.
❤️💛💚
#Juneteenth

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 12

But that would mean changing the CBA, right? 🤷‍♂️

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Miami owner 'fully expects' MLS calendar shift

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said he expects MLS will soon agree to align with the international soccer calendar.

www.espn.com

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Result ➡️ A 50/50 split was agreed upon for all of the prize money, including both participation and performance based payments - substantially exceeding the $1M cap applicable to the Club World Cup

When CONCACAF restructured the Champions League into the current Champions Cup in 2024, the players and MLS renegotiated bonuses to reflect the increased scale of the prize money. That negotiation provided a 50/50 split between MLS and the players - with the players able to earn substantially more than the $1 million cap in the CBA.

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 10

Fact: There is a direct precedent for a fair renegotiation of tournament prize money for MLS players.

When changes to the CONCACAF Champions Cup significantly increased the prize money to over $5M for the champion, MLS and the MLSPA reached a fair agreement to equitably distribute the money.

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Stefan Frei @stefan24frei.bsky.social · Jun 8

#FairShareNow

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 8

La MLS pasó la mayor parte de la semana anterior haciendo amenazas y prometiendo represalias contra la MLSPA, y los jugadores de Seattle, ya que el plantel usó camisas que expresaban su frustración por la negativa de la liga a dialogar sobre la distribución de la Copa Mundial de Clubes.

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 8

An update on Club World Cup Bonuses.

MLS spent most of last week making threats and promising retaliation against the MLSPA & players because Seattle players wore t-shirts that expressed frustration over the league’s refusal to engage about Club World Cup compensation.

More ⬇️ #FairShareNow

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 6

Still nothing from @mls.bsky.social... #FairShareNow

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · Jun 2

The MLSPA and all MLS players stand united with the Seattle Sounders players who tonight demanded a fair share of the FIFA Club World Cup prize money. #FairShareNow #FIFACWC

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 28

A passion that started at a very early age and will continue ❤️

Sam Piette shares his first soccer memories playing the game with his cousins!

Soccer memory: Samuel Piette

YouTube video by MLS Players Association

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 26

Today we remember. Always we honor! 🇺🇸

#MemorialDay

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 25

A sport that speaks every language and unites every nation! Happy World Football Day🌏⚽️

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 21

A blend of family love, faith, and football ❤️ Zack Steffen shares the meaning behind his tattoos

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 20

Hairstyles have always been part of the league, and they’re here to stay!

Shoutout to the players’ creativity 😎

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 20

The entire MLSPA joins the soccer community in remembering Gadi Kinda. Our thoughts are with those who knew and loved him.

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 7

The party in the back doesn't stop! Jacob Shaffelburg is still rocking the curly mullet ✂️

Jacob Shaffelburg is still rocking the curly mullet ✂️

YouTube video by MLS Players Association

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 6

Rookie ↔️ Vet
Over a decade serving MLS 🫡

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Rookie ↔️ Vet

YouTube video by MLS Players Association

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MLS Players Association @mlspa.bsky.social · May 2

As we step into may, the MLSPA recognizes #AAPIMonth and celebrates the significant contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to both soccer, the labor movement, and well beyond 💙

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