Is MLS truly a major league in the US? It depends where you are

Teams from America's largest cities have won the last two editions of MLS Cup. But their victories struggled to break through to the mainstream

MLS is entering its 28th season and soccer's popularity in the US is evident from the thousands who play the game, as well as the popularity of the Premier League, Liga MX ... and even a team from north Wales. But many US soccer teams, including those in MLS, can sometimes fail to breach the wall of sporting consciousness in their own back yards.

That stumbling block is evident in America's two biggest cities. While LA and New York City have a huge number of soccer fans, it is arguable whether their MLS teams are part of the identity of the cities.