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Originally Posted by Addick
While I'm not supportive of the general concept of the MLS, I have to give them credit for the steady progress they have been making in the direction they have chosen to travel. I believe that one of the reasons for this success has been the slow and steady approach. However, with the marquee players and more rapid expansion I'm starting to actually worry about the league; it is starting to look more like the NASL than MLS. While they need to capitalize on the excitement and buzz some of their success has generated, it shouldn't be at the expense of long-term success.
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It can be argued that the presence of marquee players has been instrumental to the long term prospects of the league. Increased revenues and exposure, especially increased TV coverage, have likely built a base that wouldn't be there without the marquee names. It's not wise to rely upon the marquee names to sell the game over the long term, but as long as the goal is soldifying the foundations of the league and not raking in short term gains I don't have a problem with it.