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Major League Soccer facts: How much teams are worth, attendance figures, and more

By KVIA ABC-7

Published December 2, 2014 7:56 PM

The average Major League Soccer franchise is worth $103 million, according to a Forbes article from 2013.

In 2008, the average team was worth $37 million and losing money.

According to the Forbes article, the average MLS attendance in 2013 was 18,611 fans per game, more than the NBA and NHL.

And 10 of the league’s 19 teams are making a profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Read the full Forbes article at http://onforb.es/1n6oqAh

MountainStar Sports Group, owner of the El Paso Chihuahuas, announced on Monday they are attempting to buy an MLS expansion team.

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