On June 27, 2025, MLS and the MLS Players Association reached an agreement increasing the prize money from FIFA's Club World Cup by 40%, raising the total bonus to $1.4 million for participating teams.

Despite their struggles in the tournament, Seattle Sounders earned $1.4 million, LAFC collected $1.8 million, and Inter Miami earned $4.7 million after advancing to the knockout stage.

Seattle Sounders players earned $1.25 million for participation and an additional $150,000 for their group stage performance, despite losing all their matches.

These new terms will not apply to the next Club World Cup scheduled for 2029, as the current CBA expires in 2028.

Under the new deal, MLS will pay each of the participating teams—Seattle Sounders, LAFC, and Inter Miami—a 40% increase over the previous $1 million cap, with Inter Miami earning the highest at $4.7 million.

Players from these teams will also receive 30% of all performance-related prize money without any cap, significantly boosting their earnings from the tournament.

Inter Miami was the only MLS team to win a match and reach the knockout phase, earning a total of $4.7 million.

Prior to the tournament, Sounders players protested the financial negotiations by wearing 'Club World Cash Grab' T-shirts during warm-ups, highlighting tensions with team ownership.

The MLS Players Association expressed disappointment with the negotiation process, criticizing the league for tactics like stonewalling and threats, which extended beyond the tournament's start.

MLS officials stated that the new compensation agreement offers meaningful benefits beyond their current collective bargaining agreement.

The agreement marks a significant increase from the previous 50% share of outside tournament prize money capped at $1 million, with the new deal allowing for a minimum 40% increase over that cap.

FIFA allocated $1 billion in total prize money for the tournament, with CONCACAF teams earning $9.55 million just for participation, plus additional bonuses for wins and draws.