Leeds United are struggling to attract supporters from the United States despite their obvious American connections. Data compiled by Morning Consult - a US-based global research company specialising in online survey technology - listed the Whites as the 12th-best supported club in the Premier League across the pond.
Unsurprisingly, US-owned Liverpool and Manchester United lead the way, but Leeds’ lack of pull is a cause for concern. For context, Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Ham and Newcastle United ranked higher on the list.
Unlike those clubs, Leeds have had an invested interest - both on and off the field - in the US. NFL behemoth San Francisco 49ers own a 44% stake in the club and are backed to secure a full acquisition by 2024.