Forbes Releases 2016 MLS Team Valuations

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Forbes Releases 2016 MLS Team Valuations

The Seattle Sounders Remain Most Valuable Team in MLS

NEW YORK (September 7, 2016) – Forbes announces today its fourth-ever franchise valuations for Major League Soccer.  The average MLS team is now worth $185 million, up 18% from last year and up a staggering 80% from 2013.  The Seattle Sounders remain the most valuable team, worth $285 million.  The Seattle Sounders joined MLS in 2009 and have been the league’s most valuable team in every Forbes ranking since 2013, 2015 and 2016.  New York City FC and Orlando City SC join Forbes’ ranking for the first time, ranking third and fifth respectively.