Major League Soccer (MLS) has continue to gain global traction due to mega players joining the league.
The MLS is the United States and Canada’s top soccer league and in spite of it not being equal with leagues in Europe in terms of competitiveness, star players have always made their presence felt.
The country known as the land of opportunities has seen several players in the twilight of their careers eschew their brilliance to their teeming fans in America.
These signings have brought several benefits to Major League Soccer, including; financial benefits and global attention pool.
Without further ado, let me fill you in on some of the biggest players to ever play in the Major League Soccer.
David Beckham
Beckham is arguably the GOAT of ex-players making it big outside football, however, whilst he was still a professional player he was also a big name in the sport.
The Englishman joined Los Angeles Galaxy on July 1, 2007 from Real Madrid on a free transfer and he scored 18 goals in 98 appearances for the club.
David Beckham has continued to eschew his love for the MLS after retirement, having become a co-owner of Inter Miami.
Inter Miami recently signed Lionel Messi on a free transfer and the Herons have begun to reap positive dividends from the acquisition of the Argentine.
Wayne Rooney
Arguably the greatest Manchester United player ever, Wayne Mark Rooney ended his career in the MLS.
Rooney joined D.C United in July 2018 and he went on to score 23 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions.
It obviously isn’t the biggest move of his career but the iconic player definitely enjoyed his time in the MLS.
The 37-year-old is currently managing D.C United and he was also handed the opportunity to take charge of the MLS All-Stars in the encounter against Arsenal.
Thierry Henry
The French legend did also strut his stuff in the MLS, playing for the New York Red Bulls between 2011 till 2014.
Henry scored 51 goals in 122 appearances for the Major League Soccer side and he definitely bossed the division.
The former Arsenal player helped New York Red Bulls to win the Supporters Shield and was an All-Star all through the years he played in the MLS.
Lionel Messi
Messi recently moved to the MLS but his impact has been monstrously felt off-the-field and on it.
The football great has scored 5 goals in 3 matches for Inter Miami, helping the club to three wins out of three since his arrival.
Ticket sales have gone up astronomically and the social media following of Inter Miami has also felt the hit of the renowned magician.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The man who gave one of the Premier League‘s most iconic quotes, “Lions, they don’t compare themselves with humans”, has also played in the MLS.
The Swedish god was magnificent in the MLS, scoring 52 goals in 56 appearances for Los Angeles Galaxy.
After he left Manchester United in March 2018, he jetted to another continent to eschew his goalscoring brilliance.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a worldie on his debut, whilst also making two All-Star appearances.
Definitely! You would also allude to the fact that he conquered the league and when he left he also gave another lovely quote signaling his exit.
He said: “I came, I saw, I conquered”.
