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MLS and CSL: trading players with Europe

To commemorate the launch of the 2021 MLS season, an overview of transfers with European clubs – compared to the Chinese Super League.

A great deal has been written in the media over the past few years about player decisions to move to the North American or Chinese soccer/football leagues. But as these leagues mature and become more established, there is evidence such moves are in decline.

Overall, there has been a pronounced decline in the number of player transfers between European clubs and both Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Chinese Super League (CSL).