MLS clubs have shelled out record transfer fees in recent years to bring further attention to the growing North American league.
On the surface, many might think MLS is just a league for former European stars looking for a hefty payday. While some MLS teams still lean on signing big name players, many clubs have shifted their transfer policies to to sign younger players with more upside and re-sale value from South America while others look to sign star players from outside of the top five European leagues.
