Is This Why Kids in America Don't Want to Become Professional Footballers?

On the same day that The Wall Street Journal published this fluff piece, "Are Americans Becoming Soccer Fans?" you have the stark reality presented to us by our buddies at The Best Eleven:
MLS All-Stars, the greatest players in the league, make as little as $35,000 per year - or an average of $150,000 per year (when discounting designated players like David Beckham).