Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders battle for $275,000 team bonus as well as MLS Cup
TORONTO — In addition to the MLS Cup, Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders will be battling for a US$275,000 team bonus when they meet Dec. 10 for North American soccer supremacy.
The losing team shares $80,000 from the league, according to the Major League Soccer collective bargaining agreement.
Individual players may benefit more from getting to or winning the championship game if they have personal bonuses written into their contracts.
Major League Soccer has modest team bonuses written into its CBA, ranging from $20,000 for making the playoffs to $55,000 for finishing with the best regular-season record. It’s one or the other, though, not both when it comes to those two achievements.