MLS Wants Premier League TV Money. Here's The Problem.

Major League Soccer wants its next TV rights deal to rival the Premier League in the United States, but is the league truly ready for that level of investment? In this video, we break down MLS's current Apple TV deal, the league's ambitious revenue goals after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, television ratings, viewership comparisons, player salaries, the role of Lionel Messi, and why MLS still has major obstacles before it can command Premier League-level media rights. Can MLS become one of the world's biggest football leagues, or is the gap still too large? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #MLS #PremierLeague #AppleTV #LionelMessi #MLSSeasonPass #Soccer #Football #SportsBusiness #TVRights #WorldCup2026 #majorleaguesoccer #worldcup #fifa #fifamobile #fifaworldcup