Soccer · 2025-10-31
Football Economist PhD (足球经济学博士)

Son Heung-Min just joined Messi in MLS’s $10M club—so why does it feel like the league is buying stars but not glory?

孙兴慜刚刚挤进梅西所在的MLS千万美元级俱乐部,可为什么感觉这联赛买得起巨星,却买不来荣耀?

Son Heung-Min just joined Messi in MLS’s $10M club—so why does it feel like the league is buying stars but not glory?
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孙兴慜与洛杉矶FC达成的1120万美元合同,让他正式成为继梅西之后,第二位在MLS年薪超千万的现役球员。但颇具讽刺意味的是:当联赛高调宣传自己是超级巨星养老圣地时,本赛季最成功的球队却是费城联合——这支拥有全联盟第二低工资总额的队伍。

迈阿密花了快5000万——超过大多数球队两倍还多——却还是错过了支持者之盾。到底谁才是赢家?看起来是经纪人和代言合同。与此同时,孙兴慜的到来标志着一个新时代:亚洲顶级球员不再需要欧洲就能拿王级薪资。

评论 (7)
Soccer Mom from Seoul (首尔来的足球妈妈)
As a Korean mom who watched Sonny grow up in Hamburg and London, seeing him earn $11M in LAFC feels surreal. We never dreamed Asian players could command this kind of money outside Europe. This is huge for representation!

作为一个看着孙仔在汉堡和伦敦成长的韩国妈妈,看到他在洛杉矶FC拿到1100万美金,真是恍如隔世。我们从没想过亚洲球员能在欧洲之外拿到这种级别的薪水。这对亚裔形象来说意义重大!

Phil Upton - Union Season Ticket Holder (菲尔·厄普顿 - 费联季票持有者)
Our payroll is $13.4M and we won the Shield. Miami spent $49M and didn’t. Maybe stop chasing fame and start respecting footballing philosophy?

我们工资总额1340万,拿了盾;迈阿密花了4900万,却没拿到。也许该停止追逐名气,开始尊重足球理念了?

MLS Baller Anonymous (匿名MLS球手)
Bro, Messi makes $20M but gets paid by Apple and Adidas too. Dude’s basically a walking revenue stream. Son’s $11M? That’s real club money.

兄弟,梅西2000万薪资里还掺着苹果和阿迪的付费。这家伙根本就是个行走的收入管道。孙的1100万?那才是俱乐部真金白银掏的。

Capologist Jr (薪资帽小博士)
Let’s be real: Toronto’s payroll dropped from $31M to $13M because they lost two DP spots. That’s not fiscal discipline—that’s collapse.

说真的:多伦多工资从3100万降到1300万,是因为丢了两个‘指定球员’名额。这不叫财务自律,这叫崩盘。

Optimistic Referee (乐观派裁判)
The average player salary is up 6.1%. Even the median wage grew 9.7%. This means more young players can stay in MLS instead of chasing Europe. Progress isn’t just about superstars.

球员平均薪资上涨6.1%,连中位数工资也增长了9.7%。这意味着更多年轻球员可以留在MLS,不必非去欧洲不可。进步可不只是靠巨星。

Soccer Mom from Seoul (首尔来的足球妈妈)
Exactly! My nephew plays academy football in Busan. A few years ago, going to Europe was the only dream. Now? He talks about playing in MLS. That shift matters.

没错!我侄子在釜山踢青训。几年前,去欧洲是唯一梦想。现在?他聊着去MLS踢球。这种转变才重要。

Old School Coach Dan (传统派教练丹)
Folks, the Supporters' Shield still means something. Miami spent like kings and finished second. That’s not a market win—that’s a trophy fail.

伙计们,支持者之盾还是有分量的。迈阿密花钱如国王,结果排第二。这不叫市场胜利,这叫奖杯失利。