Major League Soccer entered new territory in 2025 where the league spent more on transfers than it ever had and breaking many of its own records.
With Major League Soccer signing European stars like Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min, it felt like a turning point, as the league has been now bringing in players that are at the top of their games, elevating the level of play on the field and MLS' reputation on the world stage.
In 2025, the MLS shattered its previous spending records, spending unprecedented amounts on transfers.