20. Los Angeles FC
Revenue and EBITDA figures are for the 2023-24 season, except for Major League Soccer teams, whose figures are for the 2024 season.Note: Revenue and EBITDA figures have been converted to U.S. dollars based on the average exchange rate during the season (1 euro = $1.0816; 1 pound = $1.2608), and team values and debt figures have been converted using the exchange rate as of March 27, 2025 (1 euro = 1.0788; 1 pound = $1.2938).
Total revenue: $155 millionEBITDA: $13 millionDebt as a percentage of value: 17%
Match day: N/ACommercial: N/ABroadcasting: N/A
Country: United StatesLeague: Major League SoccerLeague championships: 1Owner(s): Bennett Rosenthal, Brandon Beck, Larry BergStadium: BMO Stadium – 22,000 seating capacity
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