MLS Clubs Set $336M Transfer Record with Son Heung-min Acquisition

The 2025 summer transfer window has shattered previous international spending records, with a total of €8.86 billion spent globally and Premier League clubs leading with €2.91 billion. Key transfers include Florian Wirtz to Liverpool for €125 million and significant spending by Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal. Meanwhile, Major League Soccer (MLS) saw a massive surge in transfer spending, nearly doubling its previous record to $336 million, ranking it eighth globally. MLS broke its individual transfer fee record three times in 2025, highlighted by LAFC's $26.5 million acquisition of Son Heung-min from Tottenham, with other notable signings including Emmanuel Latte Lath and Kévin Denkey. The introduction of a new 'cash-for-player' trade rule within MLS has transformed intra-league transfers, facilitating over $40 million in player trades and keeping key talents within the league. Nearly half of MLS clubs have made record signings in the last two years, reflecting the league's growing financial power and international reach.