The Rise of Major League Soccer

Rick Burton, Norm O'Reilly

The Rise of Major League Soccer
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Country
United States
Published
6 May 2025
Pages
200
ISBN
9781493086719

The Rise of Major League Soccer

Rick Burton, Norm O'Reilly

Major League Soccer, armed with its massive Apple sponsorship, the imminent arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the hosting of the COPA America tournament in 2024, and the signing of the game's GOAT, Lionel Messi, could make MLS one of the world's biggest leagues and one, within the next five years, capable of keeping credible company with European leagues such as La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga.

InThe Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant, experienced sports business experts Rick Burton and Norm O'Reilly dig into the slow but sure growth of Major League Soccer in North America and the advent of major European teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and others attracting huge fan bases in the United States. Additionally, they detail how the MLS is building a global sports entity which is already commanding international attention from rival leagues by prioritizing digital marketing, international media platforms, creative global partnerships, investment in superstar players, and rapid expansion.

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