The 2025 preseason has arrived with force for the MLS, where teams and players are preparing to face a new campaign full of challenges.
The movements in the transfer market have been crucial to reinforce squads, with clubs such as Chicago Fire and Sporting Kansas City standing out, among those that have opted to improve their teams for the new season.
But without a doubt, this 2025 season will be fantastic and with great squads competing to see which will be the best in MLS 2025.
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A transfer market that makes history for the MLS being the fourth league with the highest investment in transfers
The MLS has established itself as one of the most active leagues in this winter transfer market, occupying the fourth place in global expenditure with 96 million dollars invested, surpassed only by the Premier League, the Brasileirao and Ligue 1.
Although the figure does not reach 100 million, as in the other leagues mentioned, it represents a notable growth in the ambition of the MLS clubs.
Where they show fantastic ambition and are expected to compete in the best possible way in the championship. Among the teams that stand out the most at this stage we find:
- New York Red Bulls: With a feared offensive duo led by Emil Forsberg and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the New York team seeks to position itself as a clear contender for the title. Their additions promise to make a difference in the upcoming season.
- Inter Miami: After a successful 2024, the club continues to strengthen its squad and aims to compete at the highest level. With key figures and strategic planning, its goal is clear: to win the championship.
- San Diego FC: In its first season as a professional team, the debuting club in the Western Conference has made important moves in the market, showing its intention to be competitive from day one.
A constantly growing MLS
Unlike European leagues, where the winter market is usually more conservative, the MLS has taken advantage of this period to significantly strengthen itself.
This reinforces the league’s growth trend, which not only seeks to attract big names, but also to establish itself as one of the most attractive competitions worldwide.
With the 2025 season just around the corner, the MLS promises an unprecedented spectacle, with new talents, reinforced teams and a competitive level that continues to rise.