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Clone2022 posted...

this topic kicked ass. even learned a thing or two myself. soccer is gaining popularity alright but is it sustainable? until they start producing their own world class players or attract them here the talent pool will always remain subpar to other leagues. the mls is basically a semi popular minor league and that definitely has a shelf life if not capitalized on

@Clone2022 The MLS has attracted many many many world class players to go play for their clubs. The highest profile being when David Beckham went and played for Los Angeles Galaxy.

Many clubs in Europe have had Americans play for them.

But you are right about one thing the MLS is still sub-par to the other leagues around the world. After the dismall performances of The USA in previous World Cups made the MLS look suspect and put the MLS into a very bad light. It got people wondering if they were doing enough to promote Soccer. get people interested in it and training them properly.

But in saying that the MLS must be doing something right. It has lasted a lot longer than previous attempts at Soccer leagues in The US.

For instance the original National American Soccer League (NASL) started in 1968 but was defunct by 1984 but even before that it was going down the tubes. MLS has been around now for around 26 years.