Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer

@MLS

Championship mode. | En español: @MLSes

U.S. and Canada https://tv.apple.com/us/channel/mls/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=s_mls_partner_social_lp&itscg=80320 Joined 2010-01-21 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

3,521,911

Followers

9,389

Following

192,309

Tweets

324.7

Avg Engagement

9,380

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @MLS's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
  • Account Age:2010-01-21
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:U.S. and Canada

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,247
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:230.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:94.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

The account maintains high engagement through timely updates and event promotions. Its verified status and large following contribute to its influence and reach.

230.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

94.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

747,412

Total Likes

307,047

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

87

Median Likes

17

Median Retweets

283

75th Percentile

81,769

Top Tweet

0.09

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

52.8%

Original

14.3%

Replies

27.8%

Retweets

5.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

68.6%

With Links

42.2%

With #Tags

62.1%

With @Mentions

55.1%

With Emojis

98

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.27

Reply/Original Ratio

0.18

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

62.7%

Weekday Posts

37.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#fifaworldcup (250) #mlscup (161) #lafc (118) #mlsseasonpass (104) #doop (80) #sccl23 (66) #mlsisback (57) #superdraft (56) #allforcity (55) #mlscupplayoffs (51)

Most Mentioned

@lafc (120) @stlcitysc (115) @appletv (98) @philaunion (90) @emls (90) @canadasocceren (75) @atlutd (70) @soundersfc (69) @usmnt (60) @charlottefc (53)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,715 (53%)
Replies 464 (14%)
Retweets 903 (28%)
Quote Tweets 165 (5%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 903 retweets (28% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,247 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is primarily soccer fans in the U.S. and globally, with a strong interest in MLS teams and players. The content appeals to both casual fans and dedicated supporters.

Average

Audience Quality

28.0%

Suspicion Index

38.0%

Low-Quality %

17

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

48.2%

Empty Bio

37.3%

<10 Tweets

7.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

57.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.8%

No URL

27.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

55,633,575

Total Potential Reach

17

Median Follower Reach

101

75th Percentile Reach

3.8%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

42.5%

Creators

21,226 accounts

20.3%

Consumers

10,133 accounts

37.3%

Dormant

18,641 accounts

588

Verified Followers

1.18% of total

4.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (437) Los Angeles, CA (315) St Louis, MO (263) Austin, TX (192) Atlanta, GA (160) Chicago, IL (156) California, USA (148) Philadelphia, PA (146) Charlotte, NC (125) Lagos, Nigeria (124)

1,030

Verified Followers

1.02% of total

10,686

Protected Accounts

10.58% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@BBCSport 10,747,285 Sports News Sports, News, Updates
@AppleMusic 10,299,461 Music streaming Music, Social Justice, Diversity
@McDonalds 4,768,716 Fast Food Fast Food, Grimace, Friendship
@chiellini 2,624,201 Calciatore calcio, Juventus, tecnologia
@ctello91 1,826,806 Footballer Football, Real Betis, Spain
@lnstantFoot 1,696,246 Football Blogger Football, Instant, Vivons
@Lions 1,537,151 Sports Team Football, Detroit, #OnePride
@AppleTV 1,534,272 Entertainment TV, Film, Original Stories
@CBSSports 1,377,907 Sports Media Sports, News, Updates
@XS_11official 1,141,047 Footballer Football, Music, Fashion

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (3,200) soccer (2,279) football (2,059) love (1,854) life (1,507) fc (1,082) god (865) music (859) husband (830) lover (774)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (134) #usmnt (80) #lakeshow (76) #stlblues (69) #mufc (67) #bitcoin (66) #allforcity (66) #coys (65) #stlcards (63) #ynwa (61)

55,160

Followers With Bio

45,837

Followers Without Bio

54.62%

% With Bio

45.38%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,247 analyzed

136,588

Combined Engagement

25,477

Total Likes

111,111

Total Retweets

27,318

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Soccer League Events Player Spotlights

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights major events like the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup, which drive engagement. It uses emotional content, such as tributes to legends like Pele, to connect with fans. Promoting player stories and team preparations helps build a sense of community and excitement around the league.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 3,521,911
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @MLS reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 3,521,911 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 324.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025