The ageing European star is a transfer target that Major League Soccer has collectively veered away from. While the LA Galaxy have been dominant with Robbie Keane and the like in the past and New York City FC built their burgeoning success on David Villa, the Spaniard the face of their franchise for the first half-decade of their existence, these types of players are beginning to grow out of style.
Atlanta United and Los Angeles FC, the two dominant teams in MLS over the past two years, turned towards younger European players in their prime or South American stars who are looking to advertise themselves prior to a move across the pond.