MLS: The Journey to Becoming the World’s Biggest League

The Major League Soccer (MLS) is ambitiously striving to become the world's premier football league, as outlined by former Arsenal and Colorado Rapids star. The league's growth strategy includes attracting top European talents like Lionel Messi and Christian Pulisic, who could elevate its global stature.

Key to the MLS's plan is enhancing its competitive level, which has already shown progress with the arrival of players such as Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi at Toronto FC. These signings not only boost the league's quality but also its international visibility.

However, the league faces challenges in convincing more elite European players to cross the Atlantic. The allure of the MLS lies not just in financial incentives but in the unique lifestyle and burgeoning sports culture in the U.S. and Canada.

As the MLS continues to expand and refine its approach, the goal is clear: to create a league that rivals the best in the world, drawing in fans and top players alike, and cementing its place on the global football stage.

• Christian Pulisic
• Lionel Messi
• MLS