Maya Yoshida, the captain of the Galaxy, had a stellar season leading the team in starts and minutes played, ultimately leading them to an MLS Cup victory. However, he was met with disappointment when he learned of a pay cut despite his contributions. He criticized the league's salary cap rules for preventing teams from fairly rewarding players like him. Yoshida's situation exemplifies the structural limitations in MLS, where even outstanding performances may not guarantee fair compensation, especially for veteran players making significant contributions during crucial moments.
I become a champion and my salary is less. Everybody knows this shouldn't happen.
That's very unfair, to be honest.
The league's strict salary cap makes it difficult for teams to reward excellence for more than a handful of players.
It was among the gutsiest seasons in franchise history.
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