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Forbes list of the most valuable MLS clubs

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Forbes list of the most valuable MLS clubs
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Forbes compiles the finances of all 29[a] MLS clubs to produce an annual ranking of the best franchises in terms of valuation. The valuations are composed of various variables in financial information and transaction data reported by several club executives.[1] These areas are supported by applying financial metrics such as revenue and operating income to each one.[2]

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The official stadium of Los Angeles FC, the most valuable MLS club as of the 2024 Major League Soccer season.

The latest ranking reported that Los Angeles FC is the most valuable MLS franchise after the 2024 Major League Soccer season.[3] The fastest growing MLS franchise is Inter Miami CF with a 17% increase in valuation since the 2023 Major League Soccer season, largely in part by the widespread popularity of Argentine superstar and 2024 MLS Most Valuable Player Lionel Messi. Los Angeles FC became the new club for highest valuation after Atlanta United FC held the position in 2019.[4]

Several media outlets have referenced in related news or conducts analytic journalism when the ranking comes out, such as The Cincinnati Enquirer and American City Business Journals.[5][6] MLS has consistently recognized the renditions of the ranking.[7][8] The report has also applied more context to MLS trends, such as the decrease in valuation in relationship with the decrease in attendance for Chicago Fire FC.[9]

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Rankings as of March 2, 2025 (2024 Major League Soccer season)

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Historical valuations

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Notes

  1. Expansion club San Diego FC, which began play during the 2025 Major League Soccer season, was omitted from the ranking.
  2. Value of team (in USD) based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending), without deduction for debt (other than stadium debt).
  3. Revenue in USD.
  4. Earnings (in USD) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
  5. Financial data taken from the 2025 and 2019 Forbes valuations articles.
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