Landon Donovan Says World Cup Will Lead MLS Owners to Spend More
Landon Donovan believes that the upcoming World Cup will encourage Major League Soccer (MLS) owners to invest more in their teams. He argues that the perception of the league is changing, with more players in their prime joining. Donovan sees the World Cup as an opportunity for MLS to attract top talent and improve its overall quality.
- ▪Landon Donovan is a former U.S. men's national team star and MLS all-time assist leader.
- ▪He believes that the perception of MLS is improving, but it still has challenges to overcome.
- ▪Donovan argues that the World Cup will motivate MLS owners to spend more money on quality players.
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