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Over the last three decades, the MLS has continued to grow in popularity. From the days of Galactico David Beckham signing for the LA Galaxy to Lionel Messi joining the English icon’s Inter Miami (and who can forget Zlatan Ibrahimovic? ), soccer in North America continues to attract some of the biggest superstars on the planet. With exciting games and thrilling drama during the season, it is considered one of the most interesting divisions on the planet.

Whether you have been a follower of the game for years or are looking to watch more Messi before the legend hands up his boots, there are countless ways to support your favorite teams and players, whether near or watching from afar. I will go over how you may help the MLS campaign.

Watch live games.

Perhaps the best way to experience the true essence of MLS is to view a game live inside one of the many incredible stadiums. From seeing the action up close to being part of the atmosphere, attending a match provides unforgettable moments and allows you to be a main part of the sport. Singing, chanting, and celebrating is a key part of soccer fandom and means you can personally help bring the event to life from the sidelines.

What’s more, you can also witness great players like Messi in person and later lay claim to witnessing greatness with your own eyes. With goalkeepers pulling off fantastic saves, defenders sliding into tackle midfielders, playing the perfect passes, and attackers hitting the back of the net, the entire 90 minutes provide stunning play, which you can view from the perfect seats, just yards from the game that is unfolding.

If you aren’t fortunate enough to get to a fixture, the next idea should be to watch a live broadcast on television or online. While you may miss out on the authentic noise of the game, you do gain from instant replays and getting the best view of wherever the ball lands. You can kick back and relax at home while being entertained for hours by soccer’s top MLS teams. It’s the best way to spend an evening.

Place wagers on matches.

Making bets on MLS games is a great way to add an extra layer of excitement to matches and boost the intrigue. There are several factors to consider when making MLS predictions, from tracking team news and following the form table to gaining insight from ex-pros on social media and utilizing live in-play betting.

By conducting thorough research, you can place wagers from a place of confidence and authority, as a strong knowledge and understanding of the teams and players is imperative. Backing a particular team to win, a final standing at the end of the campaign, or a player to score adds to your interest and increases how invested you are in the outcome, boosting the entertainment value from game to game.

Join online support groups and communities.

Supporter groups online allow you to share your passion for MLS with like-minded individuals. Many communities across social media and the internet follow one particular team, while others are built to follow the entire division.

Here you can share your insights, post thoughts on team selections and performance, and even debate with fellow MLS followers. Being part of an MLS community can enhance your fandom and increase your day-to-day involvement with the sport beyond the time of the big match.

Check out Classic Encounters Online.

Besides the current campaign, there are over 30 years’ worth of MLS action to enjoy across online platforms, including YouTube. Checking out games gone by can help boost your knowledge of the history and heritage of the league and teams while also providing you with hours of fun and entertainment. From full matches to goal compilations and crazy moments, each season featured incredible highs and dramatic action as sides from across North America battled for supremacy.

One memorable moment that has been viewed millions of times is an incredible tackle and assist from England’s all-time top scorer, Wayne Rooney, when he played for DC United back in August 2018. The former Everton and Manchester United talisman raced back to stop an Orlando City counter-attack where a goal looked certain. Sliding in to stop the move just inside his half, the iconic forward leaped up and strode forward with the ball. Still, miles from goal, Rooney assessed his options and pinged an incredible cross-field ball to the back post, which was duly headed home by Luciano Acosta, who completed his hat-trick and sealed an incredible win in the final stages.

Through the years, the MLS has offered countless moments like Rooney’s spectacular assist, which can be enjoyed at your leisure online. Watching these clips will add to your enthusiasm for the league and reinforce the fact that there is no sport like soccer.

Play Fantasy MLS

Fantasy MLS allows you to be your coach while also competing with friends and family to achieve glory based on how the season develops. The game aims to select a team of MLS players who will score points based on what they achieve on the pitch. So, for example, if you select Messi in your line-up and he nets a hat-trick for Inter Miami against Atlanta United, your fantasy side will clock up points. These tallies are then compared with your rival’s sides in a league table. It enables you to have great fun with your friends and relatives as you bid to be the best soccer manager by picking out the star performers each week.

However, it’s not as simple as lifting the star names, as there is a budget, meaning you have to make smart choices to earn the most points. Check out which players are putting in consistent performances. Also, track the fixture list to see who has the easiest matches coming up, as that is a solid way to build and climb the standings.

Summing Up

The MLS is one of the most interesting divisions to watch in America, with clubs everywhere signing superstar names in a bid to clinch the title. From Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham, soccer in the United States continues to attract the greatest names in the game and, in turn, continues to boost its popularity.

With viewers tuning in from all over the world, it boasts fans all over, and there are countless ways you can enhance your fandom. From watching games live to viewing classic moments online, MLS is the ideal way to enjoy hours of entertainment throughout the season.