Bradley, Howard, Dempsey & the highest paid Americans in MLS

Who are the top earning American players in Major League Soccer? Goal breaks down the top 10

The MLS players union released its salary data last week, and the numbers showed some interesting trends. 

Three Americans were in the top 10 in the league in terms of total compensation, while a fourth landed in the top 25. 

Even among Americans Toronto FC dominated the list of high earners, but Sporting Kansas City and Orlando City each placed a pair of players on this list. 

Here's the rundown of the top 10 highest paid Americans in Major League Soccer.

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  10Michael Bradley, Toronto FC

  The U.S. national team captain and Toronto star is the highest-paid American in the league at $6.5 million per year. 

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  9Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC

  The former AZ standout returned to MLS to a big payday and will make $5 million in total compensation in 2018. 

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  8Tim Howard, Colorado Rapids

  The highest paid goalkeeper in the league is also the Colorado Rapids' highest earner at $2.5 million this season. 

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  7Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders

  Dempsey took a cut in pay for the 2018 season but still ranks among the five best-paid American players at $1.7 million this season.