"I'm 100% sure, in five years time, we [will] speak completely differently. I'm really sure it will grow and grow and grow. The kids coming up, starting played soccer earlier, training, getting better. Obviously, the place where you can play and train getting better. Everywhere. I can tell you, the quality is really, really good. Good players, a lot of talent, high intensity. All these things you want to see when you watch it in a stadium or in television."
"MLS clubs spent a record total of close to $336 million on transfers in 2025, nearly doubling the previous record spend in a calendar year, as the league looks to close to gap to the top competitions in Europe. The league's reputation has grown since the arrival of record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in 2023. South Korea star Son Heung-Min was the most high-profile arrival in 2025, joining for an MLS-record $26 million fee from Premier League Tottenham Hotspur."
Jurgen Klopp praised MLS quality and predicted notable growth over the next five years, citing earlier youth engagement, improved training, and better playing environments. He described MLS players as high-quality, talented, and playing with high intensity, offering entertainment in stadiums and on television. MLS clubs set a transfer record near $336 million in 2025, nearly doubling prior yearly spending as the league seeks to narrow the gap with top European competitions. High-profile arrivals such as Lionel Messi in 2023 and Son Heung-Min in 2025 have boosted the league's reputation. The New York Red Bulls are part of Red Bull’s global club network.
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