Top 5 Most Valuable MLS Clubs As Messi’s Effect Helps Inter Miami Cross $1B

• Inter Miami have seen their valuation almost double after signing Lionel Messi
• The 8th-time Ballon d'Or winner joined the club last year from Paris Saint-Germain
• They are one of the four MLS franchises with more than $1 billion valuation

Lionel Messi’s presence at Inter Miami yielded instant results for the club on and off the pitch in his first six months in the United States, helping almost to double the club’s value.

The Argentina captain joined the club in July last year after ending his European adventure, last playing for Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent two successful seasons.

Sports Brief looks at the top five most valuable Major League Soccer franchises.

Top 5 most valuable MLS clubs

1. Los Angeles FC

Per Forbes, Los Angeles FC became the first American soccer franchise to cross the $1 billion mark after reaching the valuation in the 2023 ranking. They maintained their spot at the top of the list with about $150 million to be valued at $1.15bil.

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2. Atlanta United

The Georgia-based club was third on the list in 2023 at $850mil. They moved one place up in 2024 and crossed the billion mark for the first time in their history. The club owned by billionaire Arthur Blank is now worth $1.05bil.

3. Inter Miami

Per Sportico, Inter Miami’s valuation rose by 74% since the arrival of World Cup winner Messi in July 2023. The club, co-owned by Jorge Mas and David Beckham, is now worth $1.02bil from the previous $583mil. The club’s revenue is projected to hit $200mil after the Argentine’s arrival.

4. Los Angeles Galaxy

The last franchise to be valued at $1bil and above, LA Galaxy grew by $75mil from their 2023 valuation of $925mil, where they were the second most valuable club behind city rivals, Los Angeles FC.

5. New York City FC

The first club of the million’s group, New York City FC, are valued at $840mil. The club’s value grew by $40mil from their previous $800mil. They are under the City Group, controlled by Sheikh Mansoor, the owner of Manchester City.

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Messi outsold European club jerseys

Sports Brief reported on Messi outselling European clubs’ jerseys in Adidas official stores and leaving the global kit maker struggling to meet demands worldwide.

Adidas are the outfitter for European giants Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Juventus, amongst others, but had a surge in sales for the pink jerseys more than the clubs.