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Is soccer played professionally in the U.S.?
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No, soccer is not played professionally in the United States. The closest thing to a professional league in the United States is Major League Soccer, which is the top level of soccer in the country. Major League Soccer is not considered a professional league as players are not paid on a full-time basis and the majority of teams are owned by a single entity. Other professional leagues exist outside of the United States, including Mexico's Liga MX and France's Ligue 1.  In addition, the US men's national soccer team participated in the FIFA World Cup in 2018, giving fans some of the highest profile matches of any sports event during the year.