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Average MLS Club Worth $582 Billion With LAFC At No. 1

Sep 29, 2022 2:39 PM

The average MLS franchise is worth $582 million, according to data compiled by Sportico.

Los Angeles FC ranks first at $900 million, while CF Montreal ranks last at $390 million.

Collectively, the 28 franchises are worth $16.3 billion.

1. LAFC: $900 million
2. LA Galaxy: $865 million
3. Atlanta United: $855 million
4. Seattle Sounders FC: $725 million
5. Toronto FC: $705 million
6. D.C. United: $700 million
7. New York City FC: $690 million
8. Portland Timbers: $685 million
9. Austin FC: $630 million
10. Inter Miami CF: $585 million
11. Sporting Kansas City: $575 million
12. Charlotte FC: $570 million
13. Minnesota United FC: $565 million
14. Columbus Crew: $560 million
15. Philadelphia Union: $555 million
16. FC Cincinnati: $550 million
17. Chicago Fire FC: $535 million
18. New York Red Bulls: $525 million
19. Nashville SC: $520 million
20. San Jose Earthquakes: $515 million
21. New England Revolution: $495 million
22. Houston Dynamo FC: $474 million
23. FC Dallas: $470 million
24. Real Salt Lake: $430 million
25. Orlando City SC: $420 million
26. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: $415 million
27. Colorado Rapids: $400 million
28. CF Montreal: $390 million

 

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Bobby Wood To Join Real Salt Lake Early

Apr 13, 2021 4:45 PM

Bobby Wood will join Real Salt Lake earlier than anticipated after Hamburg SV terminated his contract.

Wood was originally scheduled to join the Major League Soccer side at the end of the 2. Bundesliga season on May 23.

Wood came through the ranks at TSV 1860 Munich, who he joined as a 14-year-old, and also had spells with Erzgebirge Aue, Union Berlin and Hannover 96.

Capped 45 times for the United States, Wood has not been part of the squad since a 1-0 defeat against Italy in November 2018.

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Dell Loy Hansen To Sell Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC

Aug 30, 2020 10:08 PM

Major League Soccer announced that Dell Loy Hansen will sell Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, and the Real Monarchs.

The decision stems from comments Hansen made after MLS players boycotted games on Wednesday.

Hansen described the protests "like somebody stabbed you and you're trying to figure out a way to pull the knife out and move forward. That's what it feels like. The disrespect is profound to me personally."

Hansen would walk back his comments in an official statement.

"I recognize that at times I have spoken too quickly, without pausing to consider the feelings or good intentions of others. This is not acceptable and I assume full responsibility for allowing my words to travel unfiltered as to their significance and impact," said Hansen.

MLS commissioner Don Garber added that Hansen came to the decision to sell all three teams on his own.

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MLS Investigating Alleged Racist Language From RSL Owner

Aug 27, 2020 11:08 PM

The MLS will open an investigation into whether Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen used racist language.

The Athletic has reported that Hansen has history of making racist remarks during his time as owner of the club.

The league statement read: "We are deeply concerned about the allegations made in a report published this evening concerning language used by and the conduct of Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen. Major League Soccer has zero tolerance for this type of language or conduct and will immediately commence an investigation."

The announcement by MLS caps a tumultuous day for Hansen, who came under criticism for comments about players boycotting games on Wednesday to denounce racial injustice. Hansen expressed his dissatisfaction with the players' actions, calling it a sign of "disrespect" and saying it made him question "how much I want to invest in the team."

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MLS To Restart Season In Home Markets On August 12th

Aug 9, 2020 1:45 PM

MLS will restart its season in home markets on August 12th.

The league also announced that 18 teams will make the playoffs this season.

The MLS Cup final will take place on December 12th.

Each side will play 18 more matches for a 23-game regular season.

A "majority" of matches will be held without fans, though the league is working with local governments to have limited capacity for certain games.

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MLS Extends Training Ban Through March 27th

Mar 21, 2020 2:15 PM

MLS extended their ban on first-team training through March 27th.

"During this time, MLS players are expected to remain in each club's respective market and have been advised to exercise safe social distancing measures. At this time, team training facilities may only be accessed for physical therapy purposes at the direction of club medical staff to ensure adherence to safety protocols," released the league in a statement.

The MLS season has been suspended until at least May 10th.

The league is unsure of exactly when their moratorium for training will be lifted.

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MLS Suspends Season Through May 10th

Mar 19, 2020 1:00 PM

MLS announced that they will extend their league suspension through May 10th.

The league said they were focused on finishing the season.

"MLS remains focused on playing the entire 2020 season and is evaluating all options, including pushing back the end of the season and playing MLS Cup in December, as the league did prior to the 2019 season. The league is also identifying other available dates," released the league in a statement.

The league could extend the MLS Cup into December to make extra room for matches.

Players are allowed to return to training on March 20th.

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MLS, Players Association Reach Agreement On New CBA

Feb 6, 2020 12:23 PM

Major League Soccer and MLS Players Association have come to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The new deal will last 5 years.

"As we prepare to celebrate our 25th season, we are very pleased to finalize a new five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with our players. This agreement addresses key strategic priorities for the league and our players while also retaining the basic player compensation structure that has been the foundation for the growth and stability of Major League Soccer," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Some new agreements include an increase in average salary, a decrease in Targeted Allocation Money, a share of the league's new media starts in 2023 and 2024, and charter flights. 

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Giuseppi Rossi In Negotiations With Real Salt Lake

Jan 29, 2020 8:52 PM

Giuseppi Rossi has joined Real Salt Lake's training camp in Phoenix, according to Sam Stejskal of The Athletic.

The two sides are reportedly negotiating a contract.

The 33-year-old Rossi has been out of a contract since leaving Genoa in the 2017-18 season.

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Bayern Munich Sign 17-Year-Old Taylor Booth From RSL

Jan 31, 2019 9:17 PM

Bayern Munich have signed Taylor Booth from Real Salt Lake's academy.

The 17-year-old, who will begin his career in Bayern U-19's, signed a 3.5 year deal with the German club.

"We see a lot of potential in Taylor. He is a talented young player, and we look forward to working with him to develop his talent further," said Bayern campus manager Jochen Sauer. 

Booth is the third player from MLS that Bayern has signed recently, after Alphonso Davies and Chris Richards.

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Landon Donovan Returning To Retirement
Landon Donovan declined an offer to play for Real Salt Lake in January.

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MLS Commissioner Finds Klinsmann's Criticism 'Incredibly Damaging'
MLS commissioner Don Garber responded to criticism of his league made by Jürgen Klinsmann.

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15 MLS Players Earn More Than $1M Per Season
There are currently 15 MLS players who earn more than $1 million per season, headlined by Kaka at $7.17 million and Clint Dempsey at $6.7 million.

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MLS Reaches Deal With ESPN, Fox, Univision
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Michael Bradley and Kyle Beckerman will likely lead the MLS in passes per game this season.

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