Klopp Praises MLS: "The Quality is Very Good" After Visit to Red Bulls

Jurgen Klopp Praises MLS Growth and Visits the Red Bulls

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has expressed his admiration for the quality of Major League Soccer (MLS) and predicts continued growth in the next five years. During his visit to the New York Red Bulls this week, Klopp shared his impressions of the American league. After leaving Liverpool last year, Klopp took on the role of global football head with Red Bull. He took the opportunity to witness the MLS club’s training before the Hudson River derby against New York City FC.

I am 100% sure, in five years we will speak completely differently. I am really sure that it will grow and grow and grow.
Jurgen Klopp

Klopp highlighted the improvement in the quality of the game, the emerging talent, and the high intensity as key factors contributing to the appeal of MLS. He also emphasized the importance of the Red Bulls’ new training facilities in Morris Township, New Jersey. Klopp mentioned that the quality is really good, with good players, a lot of talent and high intensity. These aspects are important for the fans’ experience both in the stadium and on television.

Jurgen Klopp observa el entrenamiento de los New York Red Bulls antes del derbi del Hudson River.

Jurgen Klopp watches the New York Red Bulls training before the Hudson River derby.In 2025, MLS clubs invested a record figure of almost 336 million dollars in signings, almost doubling the previous record. This investment reflects the league’s effort to reduce the distance with the main European competitions. Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami in 2023 has boosted the league’s reputation. Son Heung-Min was the most prominent signing of 2025, joining the MLS for a record fee of $26 million. Klopp oversees several clubs owned by the energy drink brand Red Bull, including RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and Bragantino. Despite Klopp’s presence, the New York Red Bulls lost 3-2 against NYCFC on Saturday, placing them in tenth place in the Eastern Conference. Klopp was optimistic about the Red Bulls’ ability to compete, despite the defeat.