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Why 19 MLS Teams Made the Global Top 50 Club Valuation List. And What European Clubs Can Learn

Why 19 MLS Teams Made the Global Top 50 Club Valuation List. And What European Clubs Can Learn

Sportico's latest data reveals a shocking stat: nearly 40% of the world's most valuable clubs are in MLS. Here's how American soccer is winning off the pitch.

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May 13, 2025
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A billion-dollar football club used to mean one thing: Champions League nights, global shirt sales, and a cabinet full of silverware. But now? It might mean a team that hasn’t won its domestic league, doesn’t play in UEFA competitions, and in some cases, barely has a global fanbase. That’s the reality of Major League Soccer.

According to new data from Sp…

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