Overview
- Sportico values MLS’s 30 clubs at a combined $23 billion, with an average franchise valuation of $767 million, up 6% year over year.
- LAFC, first in prior editions, ranks second at $1.4 billion in 2026.
- Five teams now exceed $1 billion in value: Inter Miami, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Atlanta United, and NYCFC.
- Inter Miami’s valuation climbed from $585 million before Messi’s 2023 move, with 2026 revenue projected at roughly $250 million.
- Reports highlight widening gaps and limited media income, with teams netting about $5 million from the Apple deal and lower-valued clubs such as Vancouver ($450 million) and CF Montréal ($430 million) struggling to attract investors.