There has been a very noticeable and significant shift in the business of Major League Soccer this offseason. For the first time in the history of the league, teams are now committing to the way of the wallet. Even traditionally cautious organisations are investing heavily in their teams.
It is a response to the growing dominance of the richest teams in the league. Toronto FC and Seattle played in their third MLS Cups in four years. Atlanta United only fell in the previous round, while the Los Angeles teams bring a level of investment and dominance that most others simply cannot match.