Guardian article on US soccer and MLS

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by picaraza, Jul 19, 2004.

  1. picaraza

    picaraza New Member

    Jul 27, 2003
    California
    #1 picaraza, Jul 19, 2004
  2. somebody

    somebody New Member

    Feb 18, 2004
    #2 somebody, Jul 19, 2004
  3. babytiger2001

    babytiger2001 New Member

    Dec 29, 2000
    Melbourne
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 babytiger2001, Jul 19, 2004
    I've always liked that publication. :)

    Great article... not a step wrong, and nary an ounce of hyperbole to shoot down the league, nor to build it up out of proportion.

    That was a very fair assessment of what's happening at the moment.
     
  4. DAGSports

    DAGSports New Member

    Sep 19, 2003
    #4 DAGSports, Jul 20, 2004
    all true but it does raise questions about where the sport is going in this country.

    As I see it, MLS is simply a cheaper source of players than Ligue 1 and some of the other European leagues and so the EPL and La Liga sides are becoming more interested as TV rights slowly begin to decrease.

    The big clubs are putting down roots in the states which may help TV coverage (great) but ultimately are only for their own good (revenue that they will not have to share with the other teams in the leagues), not necessarily aiding soccer in this country.
     

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