Former Premier League Stars Making Waves in MLS

MLS has long been seen as a retirement home for European football stars, but the league is now attracting a mix of experienced veterans and young talents. Here are some former Premier League players who are making waves in MLS:

Christian Benteke

The former Crystal Palace forward has been in top form since joining MLS. With 14 goals last season and a hat-trick in his latest game, Benteke is a strong contender for the Golden Boot.

Brad Guzan

At 39 years old, Guzan continues to impress for Atlanta United. He is just two games away from reaching 200 appearances for the club.

Hugo Lloris

Lloris has found a fresh start in MLS after struggling for playing time at Tottenham. He made a strong debut for Los Angeles, making six saves and showing composure in distribution.

Maya Yoshida

The former Southampton defender has settled well at LA Galaxy and remains a key player in the starting XI.

Mateusz Klich

Formerly a fan favorite at Leeds, Klich is now making his mark at DC United. He contributed 11 goals from midfield last season.

DeAndre Yedlin

Yedlin has made a successful move to Inter Miami, where he now plays alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.

Teemu Pukki

Pukki, known for his scoring record at Norwich City, is now making an impact for Minnesota United with 10 goals in 14 appearances last season.

Ashley Westwood

With over 280 Premier League appearances, Westwood brings experience to Charlotte FC.

Scott Arfield

Arfield, who joined Charlotte FC alongside Westwood, has been a valuable impact substitute.

Luis Suarez

Suarez may not be at his peak, but he still knows how to find the back of the net. His partnership with Messi and Busquets at Inter Miami is one to watch.

Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri's career has taken him from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Liverpool to MLS, where he now plays for Chicago Fire.

Victor Wanyama

Wanyama has become a key player for CF Montreal, surpassing his Premier League appearances.

Cucho Hernandez

Hernandez, who had a promising start at Watford, has found success at Columbus Crew with 31 goals in 50 outings.

Bryan Oviedo

Formerly of Everton and Sunderland, Oviedo now plays for Real Salt Lake and made the MLS playoffs last season.

Sam Surridge

Surridge left Nottingham Forest for Nashville SC and has already scored six goals in 16 appearances.

Matty Longstaff

The young midfielder has joined Toronto FC and has the potential for a bright future in MLS.

These former Premier League stars are making a significant impact in MLS, showcasing their skills and contributing to the success of their respective teams.