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GOAL looks at the biggest names in MLS to watch at the World Cup this summer, and the list expands far beyond the reigning MVP winner

Lionel Messi is set to make a league record $28.3 million this year, more than all but two MLS clubs' total payroll, the MLSPA revealed in its release of salary data Tuesday afternoon. The Inter Miami star's intake has increased nearly 40 percent since last year. Other top earners included LAFC's Son Heung-Min, Miami's Rodrigo De Paul, and San Diego's Chucky Lozano.

The LA Galaxy got a timely victory, and Inter Miami continued their strong road form in another compelling week of MLS.

Trailblazing Americans have made their coaching marks not only in MLS and with the USMNT, but in England, Germany and France