Author: Ian Palmer

The MLS might be a relatively new league, but in some areas it has made real progress. In fact, the Premier League, the league widely considered the world’s best, might learn something.

The MLS have recently snapped up Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez, and both are likely to be big earners. We look at the top 10 highest paid MLS stars before the duo arrived though.

Thierry Henry’s move to the New York Red Bulls is a real coup for the MLS. It is also one which has caused closer inspection of the policy of signing ageing stars.

US players haven’t exactly torn up trees on the world stage, but there have been a few of note. Several stars have gone a long way towards making the national team a competitive outfit.

New York Red Bulls have made a blistering start to the new MLS season after last year’s poor display. In their soccer-specific stadium they are grinding out wins, and MLS is wondering what’s changed.

Hopes were high that with a few good additions Toronto FC would be able to make the playoffs this season, but new coach Preki is already under the microscope.

North America’s Major League Soccer has often struggled to attract big names, David Beckham aside, but changes to the designated player rule may make a difference.

MLS managed, somehow, to kick-off as planned as the league and its players signed a new five-year agreement. Both sides ended with a little of what they wanted.

MLS players feel they don’t earn enough and that their contract is restrictive. Discussions with the league are ongoing, and a some sort of solution will surely be found.