Recent high-profile moves — and near moves — for Major League Soccer players are signaling a shift in how the league is perceived on the world stage.
The old stereotype that MLS is a final destination for players on the downside of their careers is fading as more of the league’s stars are getting attention from European clubs and beyond — and moving on.
In the past few days, two of the league’s big names have left for teams abroad: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron and Toronto forward Sebastian Giovinco.
Those deals follow Bayern Munich’s signing last year of Vancouver winger Alphonso Davies for a then-record transfer fee that could reach $22 million.