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MLS needs World Cup boost to overcome stagnation

Published May 27, 2026 · Updated May 27, 2026 · The Guardian

Leander Schaerlaeckens argues that Major League Soccer is currently stagnant and requires a significant boost similar to the legacy left by the 1994 World Cup.

The 1994 tournament created Major League Soccer, a tangible positive legacy for the United States. However, the league is currently experiencing a sense of stagnation. Schaerlaeckens suggests that to reverse this trend, MLS needs a comparable "World Cup bump" that transforms the domestic landscape, much like the 1994 event did. tbzikra.org

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