Kevin Doyle earns three-times more than Ashley Cole in the MLS

Doyle earns more than the three-time Premier League, seven-time FA Cup, one-time Champions League winner and international centurion.

The MLS' annual release of players' wage details has showed that Republic of Ireland international striker Kevin Doyle is the 26th highest paid footballer in America, writes Stephen Barry.

The Wexford native has scored 13 goals in 51 appearances for Colorado Rapids since signing two years ago, and is currently on "guaranteed compensation" of $1,045,000 (€960,000).