The 20 clubs have agreed to further examine a plan to play an extra round of games in cities across the world from the 2010-11 season.
"I see it as a great way to pit our level against what is perceived as the greatest league in the world.
"Teams have come here on tours for years, America is recognised as an emerging market, but the competition wasn't there so to see teams in meaningful games is great for the spectators."
Lalas did cast doubt on the level of interest in matches not involving the high-profile sides.
"There has to be a realistic approach in relation to the economics," he said.
"Just because it's an English Premier League team doesn't mean thousands of people will come out and watch it."
Los Angeles has been suggested as a possible venue following David Beckham's move to Galaxy, and Lalas believes it would be a success
"Obviously, LA would be a huge pull and we would certainly want to partner up with teams we thought would be appropriate," he said.
