真就这么少？马卡：迈阿密国际首夺美职联杯获30万美元奖金（马卡：迈阿密国际首夺美职联杯，奖金仅30万美元）

Clarifying tournament prizes and terms

So, it looks like there’s a winner's prize of 2 million mentioned, but I need to double-check the actual figures. Some sources say the Leagues Cup winner's prize is unspecified. Winning teams qualify for the Round of 16, and the fees from MLS seem quite low at 300,000. I wonder if “美职联杯” might actually refer to the US Open Cup, but that doesn’t seem to line up with Inter Miami's record for 2023.Analyzing MLS prize money

The Chinese headline mentions that Inter Miami's first "MLS Cup" prize is 300,000, which could imply that the 2 million rumored prize money for the Leagues Cup is actually distributed, with teams getting $300,000. The user seems skeptical, asking if it’s really such a small amount. I think it's important to explain that MLS operates under a salary cap, so prize money tends to be lower than in European competitions. Also, teams benefit from gate receipts and revenue shares, like bonuses linked to star players.Providing context on MLS competitions

According to guidelines, I should keep cautious language, like saying "according to public reports" if needed, and could ask for clarification on which competition the user is asking about. The term "美职联杯" can mean multiple tournaments like the MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, or Campeones Cup.

Typically, the MLS Cup is known for modest prize money—around 300,000 in 2023. I recalled that the "MLS is Back Tournament" in 2020 had a 1.1 million prize pool, with the winners receiving $300,000. However, Inter Miami did not win that tournament.Examining prize money details

The 300,000 figure seems to match up with the specific tournament, so maybe the headline is incorrect or could be referencing a 2 million prize for the Leagues Cup. The Marca article might also be comparing it to the King Cup, which awards $8 million. To clarify, I should ask, "Which specific cup are you referring to: the Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, or MLS Cup?"

For prize funds, the Leagues Cup doesn't disclose amounts, but hints suggest a multi-million dollar prize pool. For the MLS Cup, while there's no public announcement of prize money, it appears players might earn bonuses through their CBA, with a recent example being a $1.2 million bonus pool for the 2023 MLS Cup.Clarifying prize amounts across cups

There's some uncertainty about the prize money for different cups. For the US Open Cup, winners get 300,000 and runners-up 100,000, which I confirmed is accurate. Inter Miami was the runner-up in 2023, so they didn’t win that amount. The term "美职联杯" might lead to confusion, as it's commonly known as "美国公开赛."

If the 300,000 figure is mentioned, it's likely referring to the U.S. Open Cup, while the Leagues Cup is rumored to have a 2 million prize. Different cups have varying amounts: MLS Cup doesn’t publicly disclose large prizes, and the economics of MLS make these amounts smaller compared to European tournaments. So, I should ask the user for clarification on which cup they mean and provide the corresponding details.