The MLS has started the 2025 season with key movements in the transfer market, both with shocking arrivals and departures that have left a significant void in the league.
Although some prominent players have left for other competitions, such as Liga MX, the MLS continues to strengthen its competitiveness.
Inter Miami and its ambition to win the MLS Cup, one of the teams that aims high this season is Lionel Messi’s, which seeks to establish itself as one of the great contenders for the 2025 MLS Cup title.
However, its path will not be easy, as other teams with solid rosters and clear aspirations will also fight.
The lethal duo of New York Red Bulls made up of these attackers with a European past
Among the most promising formations for this season is that of the New York Red Bulls, led by the offensive duo of Emil Forsberg and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
The Swedish midfielder, who arrived in MLS in 2024, made an immediate impact with the New York Red Bulls. In his first season, Forsberg played 24 games, scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists, becoming a key figure for his team, as indicated by Transfermark.
Now, in 2025, he looks to further establish himself as the leader of the New York team, taking advantage of his previous experience at Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, as indicated by Transfermark.
The Cameroonian forward, known for his career in renowned clubs such as Stoke City, PSG and Bayern Munich, is one of the most important additions to the MLS this year.
Signed by the New York Red Bulls until December 2026, Choupo-Moting promises to be an offensive force, providing goals and leadership in key moments.
New York Red Bulls’ aspirations for 2025
With this combination of experience and quality, the New York Red Bulls hope to be one of the most competitive teams of the season.
The Forsberg-Choupo-Moting duo has the potential to be one of the most feared in MLS, and their performance will be essential for the team in the search for its first MLS Cup title.
In a year full of great expectations, MLS continues to establish itself as a growing league, attracting international talent and offering an increasingly attractive spectacle for soccer fans.
