(2:33)Open Extended ReactionsInter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the second year running, with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million, according to data released by the MLS Players Association. Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne ranked second with a guaranteed compensation of $15.44m, followed by Messi's Inter Miami teammate Sergio Busquets at $8.5m. Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón is in fourth position at $7.87m followed by San Diego FC forward Hirving "Chucky" Lozano at $7.63m. Toronto's outlay is $34.15m followed by Atlanta United FC at $27.63m, FC Cincinnati at $23.18m, and the reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy at $22.87m. All told, 131 players have a guaranteed compensation of at least $1m, compared to 115 a year ago.