The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has sparked tensions between club players in the U.S. and Major League Soccer (MLS) regarding compensation. Players from Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, and Los Angeles FC, participating in the tournament, are advocating for a higher share of the prize money on top of a $9.55 million participation fee. The MLS Players Association accuses the league of failing to negotiate, while the MLS maintains it has proposed an enhanced compensation structure. Players raise awareness through protests and social media campaigns, highlighting their demand for fairness in compensation.
Players from the three clubs have protested over the amount of compensation promised to them, demanding a better share of the Club World Cup prize money.
The MLS Players Association has accused the league of refusing to negotiate while the MLS claims it has offered an improved compensation structure.
On June 1, players from Seattle Sounders FC highlighted their demands with shirts stating 'Club World Cup Ca$h Grab' during warm-ups.
The MLS teams are guaranteed a $9.55m participation fee, but players argue they deserve more from the total prize money.
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