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Originally Posted by Kipper is King
As someone said previously, it's pretty cool being part of the global soccer machine.
It just feels good that it's our club. It's our league.
As amazing as the calibre of soccer is in Europe and elsewhere, following clubs overseas feels both literally and metaphorically distant. And watching a live match (especially in a venue as nice as Spruce Meadows) is infinitely better than watching a match on TV.
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Also, as the league grows, it will attract, develop and promote better players both Canadian and international. I'm hoping with more teams, more international attention, and a growing salary cap, the league becomes a desired proving ground for many players and a top choice priority for players to play in when looking at their soccer career. I have a large suspicion that a player like Jair Cordova is a good example of this - coming to a league that has proved itself and in a market that seems to be attracting attention from and exposure to MLS and Europe.