New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna has told The Times he expects MLS to be "one of the main leagues in the world in a decade."
The 21st edition of MLS will get under way on Sunday as interest in the competition continues to increase, with LA Galaxy boasting former England captain Steven Gerrard and New York City FC having Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo in their squad.
Reyna, who made 112 appearances for United States before taking up his role at New York City FC in 2013, is encouraged by the league's progress and is predicting stars who are in their prime to make the move across the Atlantic in the future.