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European soccer fans have generally been slow to embrace Major League Soccer (MLS) as a top-tier competition. Although MLS has grown in popularity in recent years, it is still seen as a second-tier league in comparison to the more established European leagues. This is due to the lack of marquee players, the relatively low level of competition, and the perception of MLS as a retirement league. Many European fans are also put off by the lack of promotion and relegation in MLS, which prevents clubs from rising and falling based on their performance. Despite these issues, some Europeans have begun to recognize the quality of play in MLS and the strides it has made in recent years. Keywords: MLS, Europe, Popularity, Marquee Players, Competition, Retirement League, Promotion and Relegation.