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Originally Posted by Sowa
Beckham is important for the growth in the US. I wish the rest of the league would have followed in the Galaxy's path and made a play for some of the bigger stars. Maybe throw money at Cristian Ronaldo, Ronaldhino, Wayne Rooney (even though I hate that guy), or other stars that are either up and coming or still in their prime....
Btw although the MLS is the biggest joke of a league to most. It really has some good football. One thing I think it has over pretty much every other league save Mexico is the physicality. There's a lot more rough play and less diving in the MLS than the Euro leagues.
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MLS isnt bad soccer. Its not on par with EPL. Not even close. It will not attract players in their prime for a long time, regardless of how much money you throw at them.
MLS is where good players go to retire and die. They cant make an international name for themselves in the states. Its currently impossible, they stagnate and retire. The level of play just isnt high enough. Every time an American team has brought over a huge star, they light the place up, get bored and quit. Thats a career killer for anyone in their prime.
I watched a Toronto FC game on CBC and have seen a few MLS games, and I agree with you, its pretty good, and much more physical, they let a lot more go so diving is reduced. While this is a positive step, there has to be more to it. The caliber just isnt there. And Lalas is crazy.