MLC To Expand Beyond USA, Two New Teams Revealed

The Major League Cricket is all set for a historic expansion after four seasons of thrilling entertainment. Interestingly, the tournament, which has become one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world, will expand beyond the USA and also include a team from Canada.

Currently, the MLC has six teams in total and all the teams have been named with the top cities from the United States of America. The expansion of MLC in Canada shows how it has grown over the years.

Which Are the MLC New Teams?

According to the renowned sports journalist Tristan Lavalette, the two new teams in Major League Cricket will represent the cities of Toronto and Chicago. Toronto will be the team from Canada in this tournament.

The reports also claim that Philadelphia and Atlanta, two cities in the USA, could also have the teams in the next season of Major League Cricket. Amongst all these names, only two cities are likely to be picked for MLC expansion.

The growth of Major League Cricket beyond the USA is a great step towards the league's expansion. Over the years, it has become one of the richest cricket leagues in the world with some of the top international players featuring in it. The USA cricket team has benefitted heavily from the MLC and with its expansion, Canada can also reap benefits in the future.

Low Turnouts in MLC

The current season of MLC has been in the headlines for its low crowd turnouts so far. With the FIFA World Cup also taking place at the same time in the country, the fans seem more interested in Football. However, as expected, the Americans with Asian origin have shown their love for the game.

Meanwhile, MI New York is the most successful team in MLC with two titles (in 2023 and 2025) to their name. Washington Freedom won the Major League Cricket title in 2024.

The growth of cricket in the USA has been the ICC's motive over the last few years. Since the country is a huge market, it will benefit the game for years to come. The upcoming Olympics will also be played in the USA and cricket is a part of these games. The LA Olympics 2028 will be a massive moment in the history of the sport.