Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso could follow fellow Liverpool great Steven Gerrard to MLS when he contract expires at the end of this season, the Spanish World Cup winner told ESPNFC in an interview.

Alonso is currently in U.S. as the German champs prepare for the upcoming season by competing in the ongoing International Champions Cup. They'll meet Real Madrid on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2/WatchESPN).

He's clearly happy in Munich; he extended his stay 12 months beyond the two-year pact he inked upon arriving from Real two summers ago. But he will turn 35 in November, and he admits he's not sure what the next step of his decorated career will be -- if there's a next step at all.

"At the moment I don'tplayed several friendlies against MLS teams during the five years he spent with Madrid. He has heard good things about the league from former teammates Gerrard, now is in his second season with the LA Galaxy, as well as New York City FC duo Andoni Iraola and David Villa, whom he played alongside on Spain's all-conquering national squad.

"I know they are enjoying so far this experience," Alonso said. "They tell me it's tough, the competition level is good, physically all the teams are very well-prepared, and they are trying to make that effort to help it grow. It is growing."

Xabi Alonso said the level of competition in MLS is growing. Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images

It's not just Alonso's ex-teammates who play in MLS -- a few former foes do, too.

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