MLS Spending Surges as Talent Flows | MLS News

MLS just shattered its own transfer spending record, splurging $370 million last year — more than double what teams spent just two years ago. Big names like Josh Sargent, Breel Embolo, and Andre Luiz hit the books for $22M, $18M, and $18M respectively, while Inter Miami added Germán Berterame for $15M. But here’s the twist: stars like Griezmann, Lewandowski, and Casemiro joined MLS for free, proving talent can come in different packages. Still, when stacked against Europe — where the Premier League alone spent nearly $5 billion — MLS is still playing catch-up. Yet, the league’s growing export market is booming too: Real Salt Lake cashed in $15M on Zavier Gozo, and players like Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten moved to England for big fees. Seven clubs set outbound transfer records, signaling a rising global value for MLS talent. With a revamped calendar looming, expect even bigger moves — MLS is clearly betting big on becoming a global powerhouse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2d093d31e1faf85