Will the Premier League juggernaut dent the MLS's American dream?

Even as England flop at another tournament, nobody can question the might and reach of its Premier League. But is the league’s global dominance healthy? Is the MLS is better equipped to live in its shadow than the League of Ireland?

The Premier League’s all-encompassing commercialisation has extended to the US, threatening to propel the brand to unprecedented heights.

The appeal of tapping into this enormous market is obvious, a goldmine of English-speaking, wealthy sports fans already tolerant of an onslaught of advertising and marketing.