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MLS is going all-in on global talent this summer, smashing records with over $370 million spent to bring in big-name stars like Lewandowski and Griezmann—and welcoming 30 World Cup veterans, including 20 from the 2026 squad. Teams imported 186 international players from 51 countries, led by Brazil’s 16 contributors. Meanwhile, Europe’s spending dwarfs MLS’s—with English clubs alone dropping $4.7 billion. But MLS isn’t just buying; they’re cashing in too, raking in a record $218 million from player sales, including Zavier Gozo’s $22M move to Crystal Palace—the highest ever for an MLS homegrown player. To stay competitive globally, MLS is flipping its season schedule to run from summer to spring starting next year, syncing better with international calendars and transfer windows.

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