Major League Soccer has continued to grow into one of the more recognizable leagues across the world since its inaugural season in 1996.
Over the last 30 years, a handful of global stars have played on MLS teams. Chief among them include Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Giorgio Chiellini, Robbie Keane, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, David Villa, David Beckham, and most recently, Lionel Messi.
Could current Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah be next?
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At the end of this current campaign, Salah will leave Liverpool after an illustrious nine-year stint. He was instrumental in helping his club win two EPL titles as well as a Champions League crown. Individually, Salah is undoubtedly one of the most prolific attacking players of his generation.
Blessed with phenomenal ball control, Salah loves getting on his wand-like left foot. His passing ability has always been deft and clever — though his eye for goal has truly made him one of the best to ever wear the Liverpool kit. At this point, the 33-year-old can comfortably be described as one of the best African soccer players in the history of the sport.
Journalist Ben Jacobs recently spoke to MLS commissioner Don Garber. When asked about Salah’s impending availability as an unattached player, Garber admitted that “he’d love to see [Salah] in [MLS]” if possible. He also mentioned that the league would provide Salah with “a great platform” to perform on.
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At this point, it’s unknown as to what Salah’s next move will be. There’s no guarantee he’d even have an interest in coming stateside to continue his career.
Having said that, Salah would be an immediate draw in the United States. Liverpool is widely considered to be one of the most popular clubs globally. Plenty of fans living in the U.S. have seen the brilliance he brings to the pitch.
Even as he creeps closer to his mid-30s, there’s little reason to think Salah can’t be an impact player for an MLS franchise.
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