The league will need to embrace the global transfer system and, eventually, solidarity payments
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league needs to embrace its status as a selling league as teams have to truly reap the rewards of the continued investment in young players.
Speaking at the annual State of the League address ahead of MLS Cup, Garber discussed the shifting landscape surrounding youth soccer in the United States and Canada.
Just this season, the league has seen the record-breaking sale of Alphonso Davies, who departed the Vancouver Whitecaps to join Bayern Munich for a fee that could reach $22 million, while midfielder Tyler Adams was sold to RB Leipzig after breaking through with the U.