MLS at a Crossroads: The Paradox of Success The Major League Soccer headquarters in midtown Manhattan is a testament to the league's staying power, but beneath its gleaming surface lies a complex web of contradictions.
With more than $2. 5 billion in revenue and 30 teams on the field, MLS has arrived as a formidable force in American sports.
However, this growth is largely built on a fragile foundation: expansion fees, stadium construction, and a reliance on high profile players to draw fans.