MLS growth and expansion

In late July 2026, Major League Soccer was highlighted for both on‑field success and off‑field development. A bi‑weekly power‑ranking placed Los Angeles Football Club at the top after a three‑game winning streak, while other clubs such as Inter Miami and Nashville SC featured among the league’s best. Analysts noted that MLS now ranks among the world’s top ten leagues, citing strong average attendances of 22,000‑23,000, club valuations over $500 million, and the impact of the Designated Player rule that has attracted global stars.

A few days later, a revenue analysis confirmed MLS’s financial ascent, with average team revenue reaching about $32 million and the league moving into profitability. Including expansion‑fee income, MLS is already within the top‑10 soccer leagues by revenue per club, with an expected $800 million shared over the next five years. The report also identified U.S. cities most likely to host the next two expansion franchises, led by Sacramento, and referenced recent additions such as San Diego FC, St. Louis City SC and Charlotte FC, underscoring the league’s continued geographic growth.

Together, the snapshots illustrate MLS’s simultaneous on‑field competitiveness, rising financial stature, and aggressive expansion strategy across the United States and Canada.