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  1. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLSsoccer.com Team of the Matchday: Baribo takes Golden Boot lead, Ojeda stays red-hot

    Goal.com 'You aren't going to feed your family' - MLS told to urgently change their rules as Shaun Wright-Phillips claims talented American kids are being forced to retire from soccer at just 18 years old

    Goal.com Minnesota United's Joseph Rosales banned three games by MLS for use of discriminatory language

    Goal.com Unlikely saviour rescues Lionel Messi from 'ridiculous' red card as Inter Miami superstar rages at match officials after MLS draw with San Jose Earthquakes

    The View from Avalon Why the LA Galaxy's game against Philadelphia was their coaches's best and worst

    WSYX Columbus artist Miss Birdy designs MLS's most talked-about kit

    MLSsoccer.com How Luis Muriel found his groove with Orlando City

    intermiamic fInter Miami CF Signs Jordi Alba to Contract Extension

    MLSsoccer.com FC Cincinnati sign Obinna Nwobodo to contract extension

    Cincinnati Enquirer FC Cincinnati announces contract extension for Obinna Nwobodo

    The Mirror US Kevin De Bruyne reaches out to surprise MLS team as Man City icon nears exit

    Goal.com Thomas Muller admits he's 'asking around' MLS as Germany legend prepares for Bayern Munich exit

    Goal.com Jack Grealish to join Lionel Messi in MLS?! Man City outcast backed to 'build his brand' with move to US

    The Mercury News Earthquakes on Messi, fan mania around Inter Miami: ‘I’ve had an actual dream of playing against Messi

    Front Row Soccer SOCCER BUSINESS: MLS Sunday Night Soccer will be available on Xfinity
     
  2. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Today's name the badge:
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  3. wantmlsphilly

    wantmlsphilly Member+

    Aug 2, 2006
    Philadelphia, Pa.
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm surprised Direct TV isn't involved in this as they are a sponsor of MLS but this quote jumps out to me.
    “Since we kicked off our partnership with Apple and MLS earlier this year, we’ve seen a great response from customers. They’re enjoying MLS 360 and tuning in to the integrated match channels consistently week after week,”
     
  4. Brian in Boston

    Brian in Boston Member+

    Jun 17, 2004
    MA & CA, USA
    Swiss Challenge League side FC Wil 1900.
     
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  5. Adiaga_2

    Adiaga_2 Member

    St. Louis City SC
    Aug 30, 2007
    St. Louis
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1900 WIL - playing all of today's greatest hits on your AM dial.
     
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  6. eagercolin

    eagercolin Member+

    Metro
    United States
    Aug 25, 2017
    Buffalo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The lesser Wright-Phillips is claiming that MLS rules need to change because he saw young players go to college rather than turn pro when he played in the league . . . which was 2016. I hope MLS acts on this urgent news! Hey Garber -- Sound the alarum! Summon the shire-reeve! Wake the beadle!
     
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  7. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Winner, winner!
     
  8. blacktide

    blacktide Member

    Feb 25, 1999
    #8 blacktide, May 16, 2025
    Last edited: May 16, 2025
    Not sure why BWP is barking about this now. It is true, that if you go back to the early days of MLS, Mike Fisher, Hermann Trophy winner, was drafted by Tampa Bay but decided to go to med school instead. Money played a role in that decision. Even 10 years ago, the money for the bottom roster slots was limited.

    Today, each player still has to decide if what MLS offers is enough for them to sign. That hasn't changed. What I think has changed is the money. I think the money on offer for youth players is enough to entice players to give their soccer dreams a shot and put med school, college or other plans on hold for a while. Somebody could correct me, but I think minimum salary in MLS is $80k and I think teams get incentives to sign homegrowns. That seems like enough to entice a young player to sign.
     
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  9. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's SWP, not the MLS 360 commentator.

    Yeah not sure when 100K+ a year became "not a good living." Now if we're talking about USL...... he'd have a point.
     
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  10. scheck

    scheck Member+

    Mar 13, 2007
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When I saw that headline I thought I had accidentally opened a news thread from 2008
     

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