Outrank MLS, in that order per in-depth data compiled by one soccer blogger. Soccer leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and elsewhere far & transfer fees, sponsorships, merchandising, etc.-the top club Yet in terms of popularity within their home country, prestige around the world, ability to attract top tier players and the money involved-in terms of team value, player contracts
World soccer league rankings by Dave Clark of SB Nation/Sounder at Heart
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In the United States, Major League Soccer (MLS) is the premier professional league, but the lower-level North American Soccer League (NASL) and United States Leagues also field teams in sizable cities.
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Hockey in the Winter Olympics, especially as the latter-like the World Cup-happens only every 4 years.īecause of the continuity of club soccer teammates playing full seasons with each other-and perhaps also in competitions with teams from other countries-the quality of play for elite club teams can often be better than one may see in the World Cup. As a fan of hockey's Chicago Blackhawks I can relate to this, for I care more about their competing for the Stanley Cup than I do about U.S. baseball, basketball and hockey teams, club soccer teams aren't limited to players from their home country, and per a club's ability to attract players based on money, location, team prestige and other factors, rosters often include a mix of players from many nationalities.įans' fervor for their local or favorite soccer club(s) can be far more intense than even their passion for their country when playing in International tournaments. In fact, club soccer leagues comprised of privately-held teams have existed in England since 1888, over 40 years before the first World Cup (the most prestigious tournament within the realm of "International Soccer" played among countries, as opposed to "Club Soccer," primarily played among teams within a given country).Īlmost every country you can think of around the world has its own league-or several, at different tiers of quality-of professional "football" teams. Contrary to the notice of numerous North Americans, soccer isn't only played once every four years, during the World Cup.