Klopp: I m 100% sure that we will talk about the UEFA in five years

September 29th News Recently, Red Bull global football director Klopp was interviewed by ESPN. He praised the level of the MA League and said that the league will continue to grow and grow in the next five years.

Klopp was impressed by the level of APF's game. He said: "I'm 100% sure that in five years we'll talk about this league in a completely different way, and I'm very sure it will continue to evolve."

"The kids started playing football earlier, training, and getting better. Obviously, the places they can play and train are constantly improving. It's everywhere. I can tell you that the quality of football here is really good."

"There are many good players, talented, and the intensity of the game. These are things you want to see on the court or on TV. I think APF has found its place, so let's work together now." In 2025, APF clubs spent a record $336 million in the transfer market, almost twice the highest expenditure in a single year before, showing the league's determination to try to close the gap with the European top league.

Since Messi joined Miami International in 2023, the league's reputation has been improved. The most eye-catching new player in 2025 is South Korean star Son Heung-min, who joined Los Angeles FC from Tottenham for a transfer fee of $26 million.

Red Bull in New York is one of several clubs Klopp has helped manage, others include Red Bull Leipzig in Germany, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and Bragantino in Brazil.

Despite Klopp's presence, New York Red Bull lost 2-3 to New York City FC on Saturday. This result made the team ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference, and the task of continuing the 15 consecutive playoff record became even more difficult.

Klopp said before the game: "I don't think we're going to spend the season the way we want it to, but it's OK, it's going to happen, but we still have the opportunity to fight for it. That's the atmosphere I feel, that's the mood of the team, and everything I see now gives me a very positive feeling."

Klopp also highly praised the new training facility in Red Bull, New York, in Morris Town, New Jersey: "I was very, very impressed, it's so great. It's something you can't dream of, because no matter what you achieve on the football field, you can't have such a facility."

"It makes you feel like you're reaching a whole new level, it's really cool. It's very thoughtful and provides a lot of opportunities. It's easy to say that we won't succeed in the future, but that's not the reason."