Major League Soccer has three billion-dollar clubs, according to Forbes — and New York City FC ain't one of them.
The financial publication just released its annual MLS valuation, and the list is topped by LAFC ($1.25 billion), Inter Miami CF ($1.20 billion), and LA Galaxy ($1.00 billion). New York City are valued at $875 million, a $25 million increase over 2024. NYCFC are ranked #5, behind the three billion-dollar clubs and Atlanta United ($975 million).
The figures from Forbes come on the heels of the valuations released by Sportico last month. That publication put New York City at $1 billion, an increase of $160 million over 2024. Sportico also ranked NYCFC #5, behind LAFC, Inter Miami, LA Galaxy, and Atlanta United.
Here are five takeaways about the latest numbers from Forbes.
Oliver Strand
New York City FC | Valuation by Year
| Year | Publication | Valuation | $ Change* | % Change* | MLS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Forbes | $875 million | $25 million | 2.9% | #5 |
| 2025 | Sportico | $1 billion | $160 million | 19.1% | #5 |
| 2024 | Forbes | $850 million | $50 million | 6.3% | #5 |
| 2024 | Sportico | $840 million | $150 million | 21.7% | #5 |
| 2023 | Forbes | $800 million | $385 million | 107.8% | #4 |
| 2022 | Sportico | $690 million | $35 million | 5.3% | #7 |
| 2021 | Sportico | $655 million | – | – | #5 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | Forbes | $385 million | $107 million | 38.5% | #7 |
| 2018 | Forbes | $278 million | $3 million | 1.1% | #7 |
| 2017 | Forbes | $275 million | $20 million | 7.8% | #4 |
| 2016 | Forbes | $255 million | – | – | #3 |
