Frank Gunn, The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates his second goal of the match during second-half MLS soccer game action against the Chicago Fire in Toronto, Friday, April 21, 2017. 
Getting your player ready...
MLS player salary information was released this week by the MLS Players Union. The compiled data shows that Toronto FC is again the highest spending team in MLS, with more than $22 million in total compensation paid.
The Rapids ranked 10th in total spending, according to the figures, at $8,040,619.
| Rank | Club | Base Salary | Compensation |
| 1. | Toronto | $20,153,697.00 | $22,478,565.27 |
| 2. | NYC FC | $17,370,525.68 | $17,930,365.69 |
| 3. | Orlando | $12,382,053.80 | $13,219,199.70 |
| 4. | Chicago | $12,272,624.00 | $12,952,278.17 |
| 5. | Los Angeles | $9,768,662.64 | $12,117,892.11 |
| 6. | Portland | $9,294,532.04 | $10,824,144.54 |
| 7. | Seattle | $9,052,852.89 | $10,372,300.48 |
| 8. | Atlanta FC | $7,958,612.04 | $8,930,754.26 |
| 9. | Vancouver | $7,040,366.08 | $8,079,371.07 |
| 10. | Colorado | $7,254,748.75 | $8,040,619.75 |
| 11. | Real Salt Lake | $7,156,440.44 | $7,734,355.44 |
| 12. | Philadelphia | $6,516,876.00 | $7,117,010.10 |
| 13. | San Jose | $6,429,566.00 | $6,959,287.11 |
| 14. | New York Red Bulls | $6,313,982.00 | $6,895,186.17 |
| 15. | Columbus FC | $6,345,232.48 | $6,747,544.99 |
| 16. | Kansas City | $6,365,856.00 | $6,730,358.78 |
| 17. | FC Dallas | $5,690,579.28 | $6,510,760.94 |
| 18. | New England | $5,406,993.25 | $5,800,118.33 |
| 19. | Minnesota United FC | $4,926,046.04 | $5,322,864.55 |
| 20. | DC United | $4,812,135.44 | $5,272,447.94 |
| 21. | Montreal | $4,995,921.08 | $5,215,855.89 |
| 22. | Houston | $4,837,899.98 | $5,025,066.65 |
| 23. | LA FC | $118,008.00 | $118,008.00 |
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