Best MLS contracts, 2026
Paid well under his worth, 3+ years left. Rookie deals and superstars don't count. Sorted by trade value: what the deal is worth to a team beyond the pay.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston Judd CF, 27 |  San Jose Earthquakes | $0.30M | 4 | $10.0M |
| 2 | Eduard Atuesta CM, 29 |  Orlando City SC | $0.83M | 4 | $7.2M |
| 3 | Maren Haile-Selassie RM, 27 |  Chicago Fire FC | $0.48M | 3 | $6.6M |
| 4 | Joaquín Pereyra CM, 27 |  Minnesota United FC | $1.09M | 3 | $6.0M |
| 5 | Dor Turgeman CF, 23 |  New England Revolution | $0.80M | 3 | $5.4M |