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Seventy-nine countries are represented by this season’s MLS players, which the league’s 2024 Player Demographics Report says makes it more globally representative than the EPL, French Ligue 1, Italian Serie A and the Bundesliga.
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After Americans (322) and Canadians (44), Argentina (35), Brazil (30) and Colombia (29) are best represented. The report also revealed MLS to have the youngest and most diverse player pool among major U.S. pro leagues.
MLS vs. U.S. Pro leagues:
Average age: MLS (26.13), NBA (26.48), NFL (27.23), MLB (29.15), NHL (29.34).
Countries represented: MLS (79), NBA (45), NFL (29), MLB (23), NHL (22).
Most states represented (MLS player pool)
1. California 52
2. New York 31
3. New Jersey 19
4. Florida 18
4. Illinois 18
Note: Geographical data based on birthplace
Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,… More by Mike Woitalla
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