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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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David Skilling
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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