Why aren't there more American's in the MFL?

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by QuakeAttack, Oct 24, 2003.

  1. Deleted USer

    Deleted USer Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    That is not entirely true.

    If you are referring to Futuro Aguila, those kids are Mexican who lived in the states because of hier parents.

    And they havent made the youth teams yet. the tryouts are not over
     
  2. beineke

    beineke New Member

    Sep 13, 2000
    Not sure what kind of proof you want, but she's right.

    Getting back to the point about Americans in the MFL, I think it has a lot to do with the playing style. In general, northern European-style players have a hard time adapting to Latin-style soccer.
     
  3. mpruitt

    mpruitt Member

    Feb 11, 2002
    E. Somerville
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    I think that speaks volumes.
     
  4. lond2345

    lond2345 Member

    Aug 19, 2002
    USA
    I think we will see some americans playing in the MFL in a few years.

    Chicago fire and Morelia signed a deal where they exchange players for training etc. This could be a way for a coach from the mfl to notice an american player (and since they are cheap). Not a superstar of the mfl like beasley but for example a guy like Kurtin of the fire.

    and of course the champions cup. When mls teams start beating mexican sides mfl coaches might consider looking into a good player an opposing mls side in a game had.
     
  5. Femfa

    Femfa New Member

    Jun 3, 2002
    Los Angeles
    The Census measures (or tries to) all people who are living in the U.S., whether or not they are actually American citizens. If you are a foreigner living here, an immigrant, or with resident status, it makes perfect sense that you speak another language. Now, the statistic of those whose native language is English and have learned to speak another language fluently - Spanglish shouldn't count - might be more valid, but it's impossible to measure.

    And finally, I never said that no one in Mexico speaks English. I have no personal experience with that, mostly because when I go to Mexico, I don't speak English.
     
  6. old boy

    old boy New Member

    Jul 8, 2003
    Maine
    Prior to MLS there were a few Yanks that played in the MFL. Ramos, Balboa & Sorber come to mind. The greater language issues are that the players from the US don't speak Spanish and most Mexican teams aren't used to multilingual situations. As far as culture goes, Germany is less of a change for most US players and a very large US military presence helps as well. Because of the competitive situation, most Mexican teams are not going to bring in a Yank unless he's going to start. Where having a Mexican on a MLS team may put a few fans in the seats, having a Yank on a Mexican team isn't going to generate any income.
     

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