Top 100 most popular soccer teams on US TV

Soccer teams in the US are growing increasingly popular as the sport continues to expand. But who are the most popular soccer teams on US television?

Now, there is a list of the top 100 teams that have the most fans based on their viewership on TV and streaming. The Mexican and English top flights are the two clear-cut leaders in popularity in the United States. Of note, the Premier League recently surpassed Liga MX as the most popular league in the United States. Still, Liga MX clubs rank highly in popularity in North America.

Sports media analyst Larry Johnson (aka Helltown Beer) recently reported the total viewership by clubs on American TV in 2023. That statistic combined broadcast, pay-TV, and streaming numbers from services such as YouTube TV and Hulu TV. Unsurprisingly, three Liga MX clubs occupy the top four. Club America leads the way in 2023. Manchester City is the most-viewed Premier League team in the United States (helped, no doubt, by winning the treble). That included the UEFA Champions League Final, where an average of 3.4 million people watched the game on different channels.

Ranking the top 100 soccer teams in popularity in the US

So here are the 100 most popular soccer teams on US television in 2023:

Takeaways from the list

Among the standout points, Inter Miami is the first MLS team to appear on the list of popular soccer clubs by total TV viewership. Its games in the Leagues Cup aired on Spanish-language TV, which certainly shot the audience up. With the 2024 MLS season nearing, MLS may put more games involving Inter Miami on TV.

Wrexham had just a few games on TV, but that still allowed it to climb in the standings. It is above teams in LaLiga or a chunk of MLS teams despite the limited quantity of games available on TV.

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