Thursday, February 23, 2012

Manchester City Wage Comparison to Major League Soccer

In 2011, Major League Soccer 475 players was paid a collective $US 82.9M or in comparison 30% of Manchester City 2010-2011 Wages. 


Since 2007 the MLS wage bill has almost doubled with the addition of 5 new teams and the addition of players such as Backham, Henry, Keane, and Marquez. Attendance has also rose 39%.


Since 2007 Manchester City wages have increased by close to 6 times well their overall attendance which includes a Euro League compaign has rison 27% since the 2006-2007 season.


The average MLS ticket price in 2011 was $US 22.47 which means the league made $US 7.29 per ticket in profit comparison to leagues player wages. Manchester City average ticket price is around £35.00 or $US 55.00 so they still have a loss of $US 207.09 in excess wages.


Major League Soccer vs Manchester Comparisons since 2007


Major League Soccer Total Wages (All Teams Combined)
2007 - $US 42.7M  75% of Manchester City Wages
2008 - $US 47.5M  55% of Manchester City Wages
2009 - $US 51.8M  40% of Manchester City Wages
2010 - $US 71.3M  34% of Manchester City Wages
2011 - $US 82.9M  30% of Manchester City Wages


Manchester Total Attendance for Home Games
2006-2007 - 759943 (19 EPL Games)
2007-2008 - 800394 (19 EPL Games)
2008-2009 - 820078 (19 EPL Games)
2009-2010 - 863930 (19 EPL games)
2010-2011 - 1,042,355 (19 EPL and 5 Europa games)


Manchester City Wages per Attendee 
2006-2007 - $US 75.26 per attendee
2007-2008 - $US 106.32 per attendee
2008-2009 - $US 158.16 per attendee
2009-2010 - $US 240.88 per attendee
2010-2011 - $US 262.09 per attendee


Major League Soccer Total Attendance
2007 - 3,270,210 (195 Total Games)
2008 - 3,456,600 (210 Total Games)
2009 - 3,608,325 (210 Total Games)
2010 - 4,002,000 (240 Total Games)
2011 - 5,460,128 (306 Total Games)


Major League Soccer Wages per Attendee
2007 - $US 13.06 per attendee
2008 - $US 13.74 per attendee
2009 - $US 14.36 per attendee
2010 - $US 17.82 per attendee
2011 - $US 15.18 per attendee


Sources: MLS Wages from the MLS player Union
Manchester Wages from World Soccer Magazine March 2012

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