Softfootball highlights the major stars who joined MLS from 2023 to 2026, following Lionel Messi’s arrival. The league has attracted Suárez, Alba, Busquets, Reus, Son, Müller, De Paul, Griezmann, Lewandowski and Casemiro in a remarkable era of elite signings.
Here are the top‑level MLS signings from 2023 to 2026, following Lionel Messi’s move that transformed the league’s global appeal:
🇺🇾 Luis Suárez (Inter Miami) — 2023
🇪🇸 Jordi Alba (Inter Miami) — 2023
🇪🇸 Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami) — 2023
🇩🇪 Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) — 2024
🇰🇷 Son Heung‑min (LAFC) — 2025
🇩🇪 Thomas Müller (Whitecaps) — 2025
🇦🇷 Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami) — 2025
🇫🇷 Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City) — 2026
🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire) — 2026
🇧🇷 Casemiro (Inter Miami) — 2026
