The untold story: MLS

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by Bruce S, Mar 27, 2013.

  1. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    Guys who play in MLS (Gonzo, Besler, Zusi) looked very very comfortable in this game. That is a HUGE deal. MLS players can play in big games without freaking out. I think the Rubicon has finally been crossed.
     
  2. oscar_in_fw

    oscar_in_fw Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Kansas City
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I noticed both Honduras and Costa Rica were sprinkled with MLS players in the starting lineups. CONCACAF teams are getting a boost by having their players get experience in MLS. The USA had success with a combination of MLS and European-based players against Mexico; the other teams are also using this formula. It also appears the Hex is starting out to be very competitive as a result.
     
  3. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The last 6 years have boosted the quality of MLS. The international game is now seeing how the MLS has improved the game in this region. It will only get better.

    2007 changed a lot for the region and it continues to grow and get better.

    Good observation.
     
  4. SYoshonis

    SYoshonis Member+

    Jun 8, 2000
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Club:
    Michigan Bucks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    But that can't be. MLS has expanded in the past few years, so the talent is watered down.
     
  5. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    we are attracting more players from africa and central america. money helps.
     
  6. troutseth

    troutseth Member+

    Feb 1, 2006
    Houston, TX
    I noticed this last night as well. I think every player on the field last night is either in or started in MLS. You pepper in the best players from Jamaica and Honduras and you get a region with very strong internationals from or currently in MLS. It is a good thing for our national team to see empirical evidence of a stronger domestic league.
     
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  7. Skippysasquirrel

    May 11, 2012
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Blas Perez scored for Panama last night. FCD!!
     
  8. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    add Landon soon and you have a pretty excellent MLS contingent.
     
  9. Revolt

    Revolt Member+

    Jun 16, 1999
    Davis, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good point OP. The MLS players definitely belonged on the field last night. A good marker for quality of MLS play.
     
  10. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS got a bad rap with USMNT fans after the 5-0 results in the '09 Gold Cup. Since then, I've seen so many people suggest playing Euro players out of position rather than resorting to playing MLS guys; people pining for Edu to move to CB because Gonzalez and Besler aren't ready.

    We need to trust and value our domestic players.
     
  11. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    players in MLS will continue to get their opportunities. that will never end.
     
  12. puttputtfc

    puttputtfc Member+

    Sep 7, 1999
    Does this mean NY and LA get an extra 2 mil salary to work with?
     
  13. Ghosting

    Ghosting Member+

    Aug 20, 2004
    Pendleton, OR
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No. Just LA. :D
     
  14. DearGodNotBornstein

    Aug 16, 2011
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You mean like Beasley over Morrow at left back?
     
  15. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm sure Morrow would have been fine, especially since Beas was giving us all fits with a somewhat terror inducing display in the first half.
     
  16. Mario Balotelli

    Mario Balotelli Member+

    United States
    Feb 28, 2012
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS has really boosted CONCACAF and not just the US team.

    Current or recent MLS players on other hex teams:
    Honduras - Costly, Boniek Garcia, Espinoza, Martinez, Bernardez , Najar, Bengston
    Panama - Perez, Sanchez
    Jamaica - Ricketts, Taylor, Watson, Richards, Johnson, Cummings
    Costa Rica - Miller, Saboria, Arrieta, Wallace
     
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  17. DearGodNotBornstein

    Aug 16, 2011
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Despite the rest of this being true, Roy Miller completely undoes this argument alone.

    /kidding
    //sort of
    ///seriously, Roy Miller sucks
     
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  18. DearGodNotBornstein

    Aug 16, 2011
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree with you. I honestly would've preferred him. I'm glad it worked out, but was more taking a dig at the U.S. coaching staff because I would've rather seen the MLS all star left back instead of the left mid who falls down from a slight breeze. We got the desired result, but I disagree with the process.
     
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  19. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, this is the point I was going to make. In the past, alot of these guys would be playing on one of the 2 or 3 dominant teams in their home country and playing a bunch of 2nd rate teams most weeks, with maybe 2 or 4 big, competitive matches per year. Now they're playing against good teams week in, week out. And that's why Mexico has 3 draws and is in 5th place.
     
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  20. deuteronomy

    deuteronomy Member+

    Angkor Siem Reap FC
    United States
    Aug 12, 2008
    at the pitch
    Club:
    Siem Reap Angkor FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This was a surprise to me, also. I also remember the Beasley at LB experiment the last cycle at Saprissa.

    I wonder what JK was thinking to go with the Beazer?
     
  21. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    he was thinking 0-0 tie. The Beazer did OK, all things considered.
     
  22. Sal Paradise

    Sal Paradise BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 14, 2009
    Club:
    Jaguares de Chiapas FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Think four years down the road--having MLS teams and academies will begin to pay dividends for our frosty friends up north. I think it's quite conceivable that Canada will be in the Hex the next time around. The question is: Which one of the present teams won't be?
     
  23. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    it is really the only part of the roster i can nitpick, while i love DMB, Morrow just made more sense to counter the threat. but hey it worked. Next time hopefully Morrow gets the go
     
  24. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    Panama imo. They are still in their golden generation, but they are towards the tail end of it:

    Felipe Baloy - 32 years old right now
    Henriquez - 31
    Blas Perez - 32
    Luis Tejada - 30

    That is a major core of their team and success...they have some good up and comers but once those dudes are gone there is going to be a major void.
     
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  25. DearGodNotBornstein

    Aug 16, 2011
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, those guys would make the U.S. roster. I especially like Baloy. He certainly would start.
     
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