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Outgoing chief make bold claim MLS will surpass $4.7bn Premier League as most valuable in world

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Major League Soccer has set its eyes on world domination. The 2026 World Cup was a massive commercial hit, even if Mauricio Pochettino ‘s USMNT suffered a humiliating defeat against Belgium . Soccer is on the rise in the United States Getty Lionel Messi getting a second trophy would have been the icing on the cake, but the tournament gripped the U.S. market for over a month. Now, it is time to make sure the impact sticks around — just like the 1994 edition which gave birth to MLS. Outgoing Commissioner Don Garber thinks U.S. soccer can surpass European and South American leagues one day. “We proved that we are a soccer nation over the last month,” he told Front Office Sports ahead of the World Cup final. “We proved that we can build the most valuable commercial market in the world [for soccer].” Inter Miami, Los Angeles FC, LA Galaxy , Atlanta United and New York City FC boast valuations of over $1 billion per Forbes. That compares to some mid-table English Premier League teams, althou

First report: MLS boss Don Garber reveals stance on two new expansion franchises — sports.yahoo.com, 14d