"Five clubs from MLS now have a valuation of over $1 billion, with Inter Miami leading the way for the first time at $1.45 billion, according to a report published by Sportico on Tuesday. Miami, which won its first MLS Cup title last December, has seen its valuation rise 22% and now tops LAFC ($1.4 billion), which had the highest valuation for the previous four years."
"- MLS jersey Power Rankings: Who's the best dressed in 2026? -Messi scores solo golazo in Miami preseason draw -Minnesota's James deal is a low-risk marriage of convenience Co-owned by David Beckham, Miami's fortunes have been transformed on and off the field since the arrival of Argentine great Lionel Messi in 2023. The LA Galaxy ($1.17 billion), Atlanta United ($1.14 billion) and New York City FC ($1.12 billion) round out the top five."
Inter Miami now leads MLS with a valuation of $1.45 billion after a 22% increase following its first MLS Cup title. LAFC follows at $1.4 billion, with LA Galaxy ($1.17B), Atlanta United ($1.14B) and New York City FC ($1.12B) completing the top five. MLS' 30 clubs average $767 million in valuation, up 6% year-over-year and 39% since 2021, with combined league value of $23 billion. Miami's commercial and on-field profile rose sharply after Lionel Messi's 2023 arrival and Beckham co-ownership. MLS valuations still trail top NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL franchises.
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