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Interest — and investment — are surging for Major League Soccer

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 1, 2024
The U.S. league's fans are in-demand among advertisers.
When Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi joined Miami’s MLS club, the team’s value jumped to more than $1 billion.
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How Los Angeles Football Club became one of the hottest tickets in LA

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Oct 24, 2019
Five years ago, LAFC had an eight-person fan club. Now, the team sells out each home game.
Fans of Los Angeles FC cheer during the first half of a game between the Seattle Sounders and the Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium on April 21, 2019
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Major League Soccer bounces back

by Rickey Bevington
Mar 19, 2019
As Major League Soccer’s 24th season gets underway, sports investors are fueling a soccer growth spurt.
FC Cincinnati fans are seen during the match against the Portland Timbers at Nippert Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati won its inaugural home match 3-0.
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