Money. It's what makes the world go round. And it's why, in their first 30 years of existence, Major League Soccer teams have been able to purchase some of the biggest stars in world soccer.
Arguably, the two most influential MLS signings – David Beckham and Lionel Messi – both arrived on free transfers. However, there are plenty of other players who joined MLS clubs for a mouth-watering fee.
We taking a look at the 10 most lucrative transfers in MLS history.
