<p>The 2022 year has not started well for <strong>Sporting Kansas City</strong> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/who-is-better-positioned-in-fifa-ranking-the-us-or-mexico-national-team-20211223-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mexico National Team</strong></a>. Both have ambitions and goals to achieve such as conquering its third <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/diego-valeri-end-of-an-era-in-mls-and-portland-timbers-for-the-best-argentine-player-in-league-history-20220111-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS</a> Cup</strong>, for the <em>SKC</em>, and<strong>FIFA World Cup</strong>, for <em>el Tri</em>. However, they will have to figure out how to do it without International striker <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-top-10-most-expensive-incoming-transfers-20210211-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Alan Pulido</strong></a>.</p>
<p>In an official statement, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-most-popular-mls-teams-ranked-by-social-media-followers-20200827-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Wizards</em></a> announced that Pulido will undergo surgery on his left knee on Monday, January 17, and will be out of activity for nine months to 1 year. This means that he will lose the entire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/toronto-fc-new-signing-lorenzo-insigne-and-other-players-that-have-moved-to-mls-from-Italian-serie-a-20220108-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS season</a>, the one that was going to be his third in the United States soccer.</p>
<p>Obviously, as a chain reaction, Mexico National Team will also need to search for another forward to complement its offense; first during the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mexico-will-trust-on-the-azteca-stadium-to-rescue-his-path-on-the-2022-world-cup-qualifiers-20211217-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>Concacaf Qualifiers</strong></a>, and then, if el Tri succeeds, in the Qatar World Cup by the end of the year.</p>
<h2>The injury tale of Alan Pulido with Sporting Kansas City</h2>
<p>On August 21, 2021, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/patrick-mahomes-matthew-mcconaughey-and-every-single-major-league-soccers-celebrity-owner-20210728-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sporting KC</a> witnessed how <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-2021-salaries-who-are-the-leagues-highest-paid-players-20210608-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alan Pulido</a> got his knee injury after being tackled by Malian defender <strong>Bayake Dibassy </strong>during the match against Minnesota United at the Allianz Field. He had to be replaced at 63′. This was an old hurt he had since last season. Despite his condition, former <strong>Chivas</strong> striker played 5 more games for the<em>Wizards</em>, but then, he just broke.</p>
<p>An announcement was made in October: Pulido underwent surgery on his knee for the first time on the year. The estimated recovery time was from 3 to 5 weeks. The Kansas City Designated Player managed came back to the fields on November 28.</p>
<p>On that game, Sporting Kansas City was not able to surpass the Conference Semifinals: <strong>Real Salt Lake</strong> defeated them 2-1 on November 28 and so their season ended. Pulido appeared in the starting lineup but was replaced after 73 minutes.</p>
<h2>Alan Pulido emotional statement after missing the 2022 season</h2>
<p>After knowing he was going to lose the whole year, and by consequence, Qatar FIFA World Cup, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-2021-the-11-players-with-the-highest-market-value-20210415-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alan Pulido</a> opened his heart to express his feelings and thoughts: “To miss the new MLS season and the 2022 World Cup is heartbreaking. I’ve had injuries before but none as serious as this, but I am determined to come back from this even stronger and fight for this crest with all of you in 2023”, stated Pulido on social media.</p>
<p>So far, the Mexican striker has just played 34 games in two seasons with<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/longest-mls-losing-streaks-20210215-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sporting KC</a>, including MLS Regular Season and Cup Playoffs. Considering that every year an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/USMNT-youth-prospect-and-Chicago-Fire-goalkeeper-Gabriel-Slonina-has-interest-from-two-big-European-giants-20220106-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS</a> team has scheduled at least 34 matches, Alan Pulido’s stats are poor. During the 2414 minutes he has had on the field, he has achieved 14 goals and 8 assists.</p>
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MLS's Sporting Kansas City and Mexico National Team lose striker Alan Pulido for 2022

MLS's Sporting Kansas City and Mexico National Team lose striker Alan Pulido for 2022 - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Chivas</strong>‘ dark times may not be over soon. Since <strong>Matias Almeyda</strong>, current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mls-t16956" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLS</strong></a> <strong>San Jose Earthquakes</strong> coach, departure, the club has been far away from good results. This is on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sports</a> issues. The new trouble may come from the economic angle, because of a lawsuit filed by one of its past figures thatcould cost huge money.</p>
<p>On December 2019, <strong>Alan Pulido</strong>, one of the most popular and vital players for Guadalajara during Almeyda’s golden era, announced his departure to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sporting-kansas-city-t119040" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sporting Kansas City</strong></a>, in a move that represented severalmillion dollars inincome for<em>el Rebaño Sagrado</em>.</p>
<p>According to<em>Record’s column “El Francotirador”</em>, Pulido decided to sue<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/chivas-t62" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chivas</a> to demand the fulfillment of the percentage he might have received for his transfer to MLS. The amount is equivalent to $1 million, but after the legal battle, it may double as a punishment, if <strong>FIFA’s Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)</strong> rules in favor of the soccer player.</p>
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<h2>Alan Pulido may not have troubles only with Chivas</h2>
<p>The same mentioned source shares that Alan is not in a great moment right now: he is dealing with the lawsuit against Chivas, a worsenedknee injury, and heart issues with his wife <strong>Ileana Salas</strong>, the one could have moved back to Mexico and left the soccer player alone in Kansas City.</p>
<p>It seems that the love story ofPulido and Salas may have come to a definite end; at least that iswhat the elimination of Instagram photos together communicate. Regrettable scenario because the couple had just gotten married on December 2019, just one month after Alan has arrived at MLS.</p>
<p>In 2021, the former Chivas player has participated in 22 games with Sporting Kansas City, considering regular season and playoffs. He scored8 goals, half of the quantity that his teammates Daniel Salloi and Johny Russell have gotten.<em>Wizards</em>were eliminated by <strong>Real Salt Lake</strong> on <strong>MLS Cup Conference Semifinals</strong>.</p>
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Liga MX: Chivas may lose millions of dollars because of heart broken former player

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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mls-t16956" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLS</strong></a> will return to action this weekend with an exciting new season. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-2021-schedule-format-bracket-and-key-dates-20210310-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021</a> championshipbrings the inaugural campaign for expansion side Austin FC, in a year in which 27 teams will be looking to dethrone <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/columbus-crew-t123980" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Columbus Crew</a>.</p>
<p>On its 26th anniversary, the best soccer competition in the US will be having <strong>great superstars</strong> throughout the league as it keeps improving each year. <strong>There were some impressive signings in preseason</strong>, such as Brazilian wonderkid Brenner to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/fc-cincinnati-t114522" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cincinnati</a>, or Argentinian promising midfielder Santiago Sosa with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/atlanta-united-t215" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta United</a>.</p>
<p>Ahead of the new campaignthat is about to kick off, here we’ll take a look into the eleven players who have the highest market values, with the figures provided by <em>TransferMarkt</em>. Probably you’ll be impressed to see some big names missing this list, like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/chicharito-hernandez-t17034" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chicharito Hernández</strong></a>, Blaise Matuidi, and the newcomerAlexandre Pato. However, it’s time to check out who these players are.</p>
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<h2>11. Brenner – FC Cincinnati</h2>
<p><strong>Market Value: €9 million</strong></p>
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<p>Arguably the most interesting signing in preseason, <strong>FC Cincinnatisecured a great forward</strong> by bringing in the Brazilian striker who dazzled with giants Sao Paulo recently. Brenner only has 21 years of age but heads to the MLS <strong>after an incredible breakthrough year</strong> with his former team.</p>
<p>He scored<strong> 22 goals in 38 games</strong> with the Tricolor, and landed to Cincinnati with a$15 million transfer fee. Those figures speaka lot about the potential Brenner has, and he could be a great boost for the league this season.</p>
<h2>10. Alan Pulido – Sporting Kansas City</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €9 million</strong></p>
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<p>The Mexican was a great addition to the MLS after being signed from the Liga MX, where he had an extremely successful spell between Tigres and Chivas. <strong>His market value has been rising since he moved to Kansas City</strong>, where he netted seven times in 14 games.</p>
<p>Alan Pulido is about to take part in his third campaign in the US, and if he keeps with such form, his current value probably will keep on increasing. Meanwhile, he is a great asset for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mexico-national-soccer-team-schedule-in-2021-20210114-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mexico national team</a> as well.</p>
<h2>9. Lucas Zelarayán – Columbus Crew</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €10 million</strong></p>
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<p>The Argentine heads to a new year in the MLS <strong>after being crowned with Columbus Crew</strong>in great fashion. He provided four goals in 2020 regular season and was influential to help his team lift the trophy <strong>with a brace in the final</strong>.</p>
<p>Zelarayán was acquired from Tigres UANL already as a proven great offensive midfielder, and he showed his signing was worthy. Columbus already earned a trophy with him on the pitch, and at his 28 years of age, ‘El Chino’ is prepared to keep with his great performances.</p>
<h2>8 – Rodolfo Pizarro – Inter Miami</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €10 million</strong></p>
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<p>Pizarro was <strong>one of the first big signings from David Beckham’s Inter Miami</strong> for the team’s inaugural season.The Mexico international player was granted the No. 10 as soon as he arrived, but neither he or his teammates found consistency in a year with ups and downs for Inter.</p>
<p>However, he remains one of the best in the league, and 2021 may be the opportunity for him to bounce back. It should be a better campaign forSouth Florida’s side, who are eager to improve last year’s results.</p>
<h2>7 – Ezequiel Barco – Atlanta United</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €10 million</strong></p>
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<p><strong>It’s no surprise to findthis talented Argentinian star among these players</strong>. From the very first moment in which he stepped into the MLS, there were high expectations with Barco. Having made his breakthrough as a pro with only 16years of age in local giants Independiente, he was set to have a bright future in this sport.</p>
<p>The currently22-year-old has amassed 12 goals and12 assists in 80 games with Atlanta United. Due to his age, his market value could be even higher. <strong>Thisseason may see him climbplaces in this list</strong>.</p>
<h2>6 – Gonzalo Higuaín – Inter Miami</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €10 million</strong></p>
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<p>Arguably the biggest superstar in the MLS, <strong>Gonzalo Higuaín became Inter Miami’s top figure as soon as he joined them</strong>. Despite Pipita struggled to score for some games, he immediately showed the skills that allowed him to build an outstanding career.</p>
<p>With 33 years of age, the Argentine will enter his second year in this league, where he will probably make his retirement in the future. The superstar who featured for Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, among others, carries Inter’s hopes of recording a great season.</p>
<h2>5 – Emanuel Reynoso – Minnesota United</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €10 million</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Signing ‘Bebelo’ was a great call by Minnesota</strong>. The midfielder wasn’t having too much playing time at Boca Juniors, and that meant a lot of talent wasted. Fortunately for him, the MLS welcomed Reynoso to prove his level.</p>
<p>He still has many years of career ahead, with only 25 years of age. Even though he wasn’t on target very much up to now, <strong>Reynoso showed what a playmaker he can be and provided severalassists</strong> in his first season in 2020.</p>
<h2>4 – Alejandro Pozuelo – Toronto FC</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €12 million</strong></p>
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<p>Despite having to leave Europe, <strong>moving to the MLS was a boost in the Spaniard’s career</strong>. Alejandro Pozuelo found his place in Toronto, and he instantly had a great impact in the league. His first year’s stats were impresive – 12 goals and 7 assists in 30 matches.</p>
<p>But it was inhis second year whenhis performances earned more recognition. <strong>Pozuelo was named the MLS MVP in 2020</strong>, a deservedly won award for his appearances with TFC.</p>
<h2>3 – Josef Martínez – Atlanta United</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €14 million</strong></p>
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<p>The Venezuelan striker’s way to <strong>stardom in the MLS</strong> was instantaneous. Needless to say, Josef Martínez is one of the best players in the entire league. His astonishing goalscoring record speaks by itself – <strong>90 goals in 105 games</strong> with Atlanta United.</p>
<p>He was the season top scorer in 2017-18 season being 31 times on target and earning the MLS MVP award. Moreover, he broke a record by netting in 15 succesive league games. With him in the attack, Atlanta don’t need to be concerned about scoring, <strong>Martínez always finds the net</strong>.</p>
<h2><strong>2 – Carlos Vela – Los Angeles FC</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €15 million</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Obviously we were going to find this guy among the top places</strong> in the ranking. The 32-year-old had everything to succeed in Europe, where he performed for more than 200 games with Real Sociedad following a spell withgiants like Arsenal.</p>
<p><strong>Carlos Vela became aMLS figure from his very first season</strong>, in which he scored 14 times in 28 matches. The following year, the Mexican superstar received the MVP award. Just check out his stats in 2019: <strong>34 goals in 31 games</strong>! Overall, he was on target 62 times in 80 appearances with LAFC. And that record explains by itself why he is such a big name in the competition.</p>
<h2>1. Diego Rossi – Los Angeles FC</h2>
<p><strong>Market value: €20 million</strong></p>
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<p>The Uruguayan’s market value is much higher than the figures we’ve read before. Well, not only his skills and his age explain those numbers, but his <strong>incredible scoring abilities</strong> do so as well. After 102 matches with LAFC, Rossi netted 53 times, and he provided 21 assists.</p>
<p>That’s an amazing record for a left winger. The 23-year-old was a great prospect that the MLS brought in and rised to be <strong>no longer a promising talent but a superstar in the league</strong>, who is also part of his country’s national team and is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-the-top-outgoing-transfers-to-date-20200903-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expected to become the competition’s most expensive outgoing transfer</a>someday.</p>
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MLS salaries: Who are the highest paid players?

MLS salaries: Who are the highest paid players? - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Major League Soccer(MLS)</strong>is one of the fastest growing soccer leaguesaround the world. The league’s qualityand competitiveness has signifanctly increasedin the past few years with the signing of severalrenowed playersfrom Europe and South America.</p>
<p>There have beenmany international stars that have played in MLS, such as <strong>David Beckham,Zlatan Ibrahimovic,Thierry Henry,and Andrea Pirlo</strong>. However, they were all free transfers andit was not untilrecentlythatMLS clubsbegan to make big money transfers.</p>
<p>Since 2014, many teams have opened their checkbooks to bringin valuable playersthat would improve the league instead of signingfree agentsuperstarswho may not be fully invested in MLS<strong>. Here we list the 10 most expensive signings in MLS history to date.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>10. Jermain Defoe</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $10 million</strong></p>
<p>When <strong>Toronto FC</strong> bagged $10 million for <strong>Jermain Defoe</strong>, the expectations were sky-high. However, it didn’t go to plan. Even though he was prolific, the Premier League journeyman spent only one season in Canada before going back to England.</p>
<h2><strong>9. Cucho Hernandez</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $10.5 million</strong></p>
<p>In his twenties, <strong>Cucho Hernandez</strong> already boasts an interesting resume, with stints in different European teams. The Colombia international joined Columbus Crew for $10.5 million from Watford in 2022.</p>
<h2><strong>8. Alejandro Pozuelo</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $11 million</strong></p>
<p>A productof the Real Betis youth system, the Sevilla born midfielder was a journeyman as he played for several club across Europe. After playing four seasons in Belgium forGenk, Toronto FC signed himfor $11 millionin March 2019. He immediately settled in, winning MVP in 2020 while being named to the All Star game, also making the MLS Best Eleven twice. Now he’s at Inter Miami.</p>
<h2><strong>7. Brian Rodríguez</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $11.5 million</strong></p>
<p>The Uruguayanwinger made his debut forPeñarol in March2018 and eventuallybecame a regular in the starting11. His talentquickly stood outand it did not takelong for MLS teamsto be interested.Los Angeles FC was the most interestedand eventually landed himin August 2019 for a fee of$11.5 million. Now he’s at Club America.</p>
<h2>6. Talles Magno</h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $12 million</strong></p>
<p><strong>New York City FC </strong>set their sights on Brazilian soccer to try and land agenerational talent. <strong>Talles Magno</strong> caught their eye, and it’s no surprise. The Vasco da Gama product was acquired for $12 million in 2021 after making more than 50 senior appearances as well as playing for Brazil’s youth teams.</p>
<h2>5.Rodolfo Pizarro</h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $12 million</strong></p>
<p>Just like<strong> Inter Miami</strong>‘s inaugural MLS season, <strong>Rodolfo Pizarro</strong>‘s signing left a lot to be desired. David Beckham’s forked out $12 million for the Monterrey star, but the Mexican was a shell of himself in his first year in South Beach. He was sent on loan to Rayados, but now he’s back in Miami trying to prove his worth.</p>
<h2>4.Brenner</h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $13 million</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cincinnati FC</strong>went all in for<strong>Brenner</strong>in 2021, spending $13 million to get the promising striker from Sao Paulo. This is one of the moves that reflect the MLS is not a retirement league, but one that recruits and develops young talent.</p>
<h2><strong>3.Ezequiel Barco</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $15 million</strong></p>
<p>Oneof Argentina’s most promising talents in recent years, <strong>Ezequiel Barco </strong>caught<strong>Atlatna United’s</strong>eye as a teenagerand joined the club for $15 million in 2018. However, he couldn’t fully live up to the expectations as fans only saw glimpses of his talent. In fact, he was sent on loan to River Plate.</p>
<h2><strong>2.Gonzalo Martínez</strong> </h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $15.5 million</strong></p>
<p>The man nicknamed “El Pity” was one of River Plate’s best players as they won the Copa Libertadores title in 2018. In fact, he scoredthe third goal to sealthe victory in the final against arch rivals Boca Juniors atthe Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.</p>
<p>His performances attracted interested from several teams, but it was Atlanta United thatbeat everyone to the punch. In January 2019, the club announcedthe signing of the Argentine playmaker for $15.5 million, which set a record by then. Martinez is currently playing next to Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.</p>
<h2>1. Thiago Almada</h2>
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<p><strong>Price: $16 million</strong></p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, Atlanta United broke their own record by making<strong>Thiago Almada</strong>the most expensive incoming transfer in MLS history. The Five Stripes reached an agreement with Velez to get their jewel for $16 million, completing the transfer in 2022. Almada is proving Atlanta right, as he became the first active MLS player in history to win the World Cup, being part of Argentina’s roster at Qatar 2022.</p>

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