Major League Soccer is counting on a blend of home-grown talent and global superstars to keep the momentum going after the World Cup, with Lionel Messi ready to switch from Argentina to Inter Miami.
Global Superstars and Homegrown Talent
MLS Commissioner Don Garber views the quadrennial showpiece tournament on home soil as a launchpad for a new era in the U.S. league. The arrival of Orlando City’s recently acquired forward Antoine Griezmann, the all-time leading scorer for LaLiga club Atletico Madrid, is expected to help drive growth.
Griezmann noted that the level of competition at MLS is above what it was in years past, and the World Cup has helped to increase interest in soccer among American kids. Garber expressed his excitement about the potential impact of Messi and other global superstars on the league.
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