Allocation Disorder: Inside MLS franchise valuations, the 2026 World Cup's potential to be MLS's trampoline, Liga MX x MLS, and much more

Published: March 26, 2021, noon

b"On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about MLS franchise valuations and the potential for growth in Major League Soccer.\\nWhy are MLS franchises being bought and sold for so much money? Why aren\\u2019t folks who are flushed with cash just going out and buy a Premier League team for a fraction of the cost of an MLS franchise? How do future television rights and the 2026 World Cup factor into MLS\\u2019s growth? Is a sort of closed promotion/relegation feasible at some point down the line? And where does Liga MX fit into MLS\\u2019s future?\\nIf you couldn\\u2019t tell, there\\u2019s a lot of meat in this one - and it's good stuff. Like top quality, choice stuff. None of that highly-processed ground beef.\\nSponsors!\\nSunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!\\nArtifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!\\nAmerican Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!\\nThe Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"