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re: Some Of Our Guys Opting To Develop In MLS Rather Than Europe
Posted on 8/3/13 at 8:42 pm to mynamebowl
Posted on 8/3/13 at 8:42 pm to mynamebowl
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I think (I hope) MLS has higher aspirations than to be on par with MX. The hopes we have for the USMNT reaching the top levels of the game hinge on the development of the league and the homegrown product.
If we are to be a top league, in terms of tactics and level of play, then we need our best players abroad, and for them to return to coach and teach the next generation of players. This is the best model for an up and coming league. We aren't there at a tactical level or a technical level, and I'm not sure it is the best option for some of our players to stay in the MLS, unless the league gets exponentially better. Or rather, I'd like for our young players to go abroad to big leagues to play for bigger teams, otherwise I don't see the point in playing in Sweden or Norway.
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Great League = Great nat'l team
Eta except England
How do you explain Argentina, Brazil, and the Netherlands?
While in general this is true, you can get by with an average domestic league but a great youth set-up. Just by having an average domestic league you are able to compete with the second tier of teams from all around the world.
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Posted on 8/3/13 at 8:53 pm to crazy4lsu
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How do you explain Argentina, Brazil, and the Netherlands?
Argentina is the exception here. Brazil and Holland have very good leagues and both produce crazy amounts of talent.
And I was kidding about England. I would be stoked if the US had England-type talent.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 8:57 pm to crazy4lsu
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If we are to be a top league, in terms of tactics and level of play, then we need our best players abroad, and for them to return to coach and teach the next generation of players. This is the best model for an up and coming league. We aren't there at a tactical level or a technical level, and I'm not sure it is the best option for some of our players to stay in the MLS, unless the league gets exponentially better. Or rather, I'd like for our young players to go abroad to big leagues to play for bigger teams, otherwise I don't see the point in playing in Sweden or Norway.
It seems to me that the best option is a mixture of homegrown talent while still sending some of your guys to Europe. Whatever the best route is, it seems MLS have found a happy medium and the league is really doing its thing. It's exciting to watch.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:37 pm to crazy4lsu
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otherwise I don't see the point in playing in Sweden or Norway.
This. I hope in the future, the only teams that Americans are playing for in Europe are CL teams in England, Spain, Germany, etc. Obviously this is a ways down the road, but in about 10 years I hope a majority of USMNT players are playing in a very strong MLS. Of course we can't expect every American to stay in MLS, since not even Germany or Spain have all their best players staying home (Özil, Mata, etc.)
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