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Is Messi Worth MLS' Massive Salary? Christian Pulisic Joins & 5 USMNT Stars Must Step Up at the 2026 World Cup
- Messi’s MLS salary data suggests he earns more than many MLS teams combined, prompting questions about value and league spending.
- The report documents Messi’s arrival as a key talking point for MLS leadership and future salary cap considerations.
- Christian Pulisic joins The Cooligans podcast to discuss World Cup preparation and handling pressure as a key USMNT figure.
- Pulisic discusses balancing fame, sponsorships, and performance as the USMNT eyes a breakthrough at home in 2026.
- The piece identifies five USMNT players who must step up to maximize World Cup success on home soil.
- The source frames the upcoming 2026 World Cup as a pivotal event for American soccer and MLS projection.
- The article is presented as analysis from The Cooligans and Yahoo Sports, combining podcast content with sports reporting.
- The report includes multimedia links and sources to further episodes and content from Yahoo Sports’ ecosystem.
- The article includes a photograph caption referencing Lionel Messi during the Inter Miami era, with context on the 2025 MLS Cup Final.
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