Ranking the top leagues in the Americas

not an expert and have never watched Colombian Liga, but otherwise that sounds about right.

 

Is this only based on "if you get all the teams from this league to compete against all the teams from this other league, x league would win more games, thus be better"? Or is player development, how many players you sell to Europe, how many of those players you sold to Europe succeed, how many of those players play in top leagues/clubs? Cause when it comes to MLS for some reason the haters bring up some lame agendas.

If we go with the 1st then your order sounds about right. I would even go as far as saying Argentina and Liga MX could be interchangeable but that's just me.

 

One thing that MLS does have is a much smaller gap between the top and the bottom teams. The gab between the top teams in the other leagues mentioned and the bottom can be massive. So if you are judging by random league matches being competitive, MLS might be at the top. But, as mentioned, is only one of a very large list of things to consider. In no way am I saying that MLS is the best ,nor that MLS teams are the best, but that if you turn on a random match, you will be able to see two teams, close in ability and skill playing.

 

How do you know what Liga MX's TV deals are worth? Don't teams have individual contracts.

 

What are the criteria?

The Argentine Primeira has 28 teams, some of which have USL Championship level payrolls. 10 entire squads get paid less than Hector Herrera.

 

Due to relegation and historical fan base, there is a huge discrepancy between bottom, middle and top teams in South America. Teams that access Libertadores has a significant cash flow and exposure.

MLS and MX desperately needs quality regional league

 

The Primera is expanding to 30 teams next season. I'm not sure if that means the second division is dropping from 38 to 36.