Clint Dempsey and Didier Drogba spoke to ESPN about how they viewed evolution of Major League Soccer and the United States national team as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Major League Soccerfollowing the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, Dempsey spent seven years in England before returning to the U.S. in 2013, scoring 57 goals in 136 appearances for the) as well as a seventh due to launch in San Diego in 2025. It's also become an attractive league for star names -champion and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's move to Inter Miami this summer has helped boost the league's popularity to unprecedented levels.
Lionel Messi has enjoyed immediate since arriving to Inter Miami last July, leading the team to their first ever Leagues Cup title. The $2.5 billion deal with Apple TV has also been a huge part of bringing the Argentine to the league with Messi getting a cut of revenue as part of his contract, reportedly worth up to $150 million.
The success of the league has also been instrumental in how the United States national team has evolved as well.Despite many big international names coming to apply their trade in MLS, the national team has also benefited from a mix of players who started their careers in the U.S. before making the jump abroad as well as established players who have become stars in the league.
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