Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS
Some of the kids played for MLS youth teams.Eight-year-old Landon - named after US star Landon Donovan - was one of the more skilled, moving from goalkeeper to forward with glee. The Sounders are now valued at more than $900m (£668m). David Beckham's 2007 LA Galaxy contract included the option to buy an MLS expansion team for $25m.
- ▪Some of the kids played for MLS youth teams.Eight-year-old Landon - named after US star Landon Donovan - was one of the more skilled, moving from goalkeeper to forward with glee.
- ▪The Sounders are now valued at more than $900m (£668m).
- ▪David Beckham's 2007 LA Galaxy contract included the option to buy an MLS expansion team for $25m.
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Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLSImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lionel Messi was one of 45 MLS players to feature at the World CupByRegan Morris, Atin Los Angeles and Pratiksha Ghildial, Atin New YorkPublished11 minutes ago"Thanks world, We'll take it from here."That's the message from Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, David Beckham and dozens of Major League Soccer players in an advertising campaign urging new football fans created by the World Cup to check out MLS.The slick film showcases World Cup stars who play in the US top flight, inviting fans to join them as the regular season resumes.
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