The MLS Players Union every year releases the player salaries for all MLS players. This year they are about a month later than usual.

Here is the info for FC Dallas.

Some thoughts and observations

Here are last year's numbers.

Zdenek Ondrasek, aka Cobra, at $400k base is on a number I find in line with what a European #9 free agent signing should make. What it isn't in line with is his play. He's also not likely to his many bonuses the way he's playing. He's right about where Colman is at $500k. Again, it's not the salary, it's the play.

Carlos Gruezo got a nice raise from last year's $595k and if FCD's highest paid player. I can't complain about his number when you compare it to Michael Bradley's $6mil. Gruezo's number explains why he is still playing for FCD when we expected him to leave last winter.

Paxton Pomykal, Jesus Ferreira, and Reggie Cannon all need a raise. I've got some info and thoughts on them I've been saving to write this week with the time off coming up. Stay tuned.

Jacori Hayes is also underpaid by about half. As much as FCD ends up using him, he should be over $100k.

John Nelson on his rookie deal is already proving to be a steal as well.

Given Reto Ziegler's experience and value to the team, his $820 base is legit as well. At 33 he's running out of time. Bressan is clearly meant to be his replacement, probably as soon as next season.

Overall I think the FCD wage structure is pretty good. They have no really horrible million dollar contracts. Everyone is paid just about where the club structure says they should be.