Jones’ Salary at $3.25 Million on Latest Players’ Union List

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Jermaine Jones is officially the highest-paid player in Revolution history after the latest salary list from the MLS Player Union revealed that the U.S. International is commanding a salary of $3.252 million.

Jones was acquired by the club following a blind draw conducted by the league in late-August. Following the news, ESPN’s Alexi Lalas reported that Jones was signed to a 1.5 year deal worth $4.7 million.

The $3 million-plus figure is by far the largest salary in Revolution history. The previous high was Shalrie Joseph’s  designated player deal worth $550,000 during the 2012 season.

In addition to Jones’ salary, other notable salaries on the Union’s list included Geoffery Castillion’s $329,000 number, as well as the aforementioned Joseph, who’s figure is listed at $294,000.  Castillion and Joseph command the third- and fourth-highest salaries, respectively, on the Revolution roster, according to the list.

The top five earners on the Revolution roster are as follows:

1. Jermaine Jones ($3,252,000)

2. Jose Goncalves ($479,375)

3. Geoffrey Castillion ($329,033)

4. Shalrie Joseph ($294,000)

5. Teal Bunbury ($233,000)

The entire list can be viewed here.