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If you are not a fan of MLS...
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:39 pm
you are not a real US Soccer fan.
I'm tired of most self-proclaimed American soccer fans in the US bashing MLS for what it is not, instead of lauding it for what it has already accomplished.
The league is in its 15th season and already has attendance numbers comparable to the NBA and NHL. It levied better deals with ESPN and Fox and has created a very nice business model for long term growth/business success.
It seems though, that many Eurosnob American soccer fans want to bash MLS for not being the cotdamn English Premier League. Every new soccer fan is met with, "Whatever you do, don't watch MLS." That's a terrible precedent for new soccer fans in America who should have the want to attend live matches.
Fact: Almost every USMNT player on our current roster got their start in MLS. If it wasn't for the league, we would not be close to dark horse contenders.
Being a fan of US Soccer, is not just being a fan of the USMNT and Chelsea. It's being a fan of soccer in the United States and the highest level of soccer in the United States is MLS.
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I'm tired of most self-proclaimed American soccer fans in the US bashing MLS for what it is not, instead of lauding it for what it has already accomplished.
The league is in its 15th season and already has attendance numbers comparable to the NBA and NHL. It levied better deals with ESPN and Fox and has created a very nice business model for long term growth/business success.
It seems though, that many Eurosnob American soccer fans want to bash MLS for not being the cotdamn English Premier League. Every new soccer fan is met with, "Whatever you do, don't watch MLS." That's a terrible precedent for new soccer fans in America who should have the want to attend live matches.
Fact: Almost every USMNT player on our current roster got their start in MLS. If it wasn't for the league, we would not be close to dark horse contenders.
Being a fan of US Soccer, is not just being a fan of the USMNT and Chelsea. It's being a fan of soccer in the United States and the highest level of soccer in the United States is MLS.
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Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:40 pm to thenry712
Rhode Island is neither a road nor an island.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:40 pm to thenry712
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The league is in its 15th season and already has attendance numbers comparable to the NBA and NHL. It levied better deals with ESPN and Fox and has created a very nice business model for long term growth/business success.
and yet you mention nothing about the level of play?
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:41 pm to thenry712
Agreed. This in spite of you calling me the Peejer of the WC board... 
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:44 pm to LSUCanFAN
It was only because you seem to have a penchant for capitalizing many words.
and adammwilson I addressed the quality by saying that it isn't the EPL.
and adammwilson I addressed the quality by saying that it isn't the EPL.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:44 pm to adammwilson
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and yet you mention nothing about the level of play?
What about the level of play? It is what it is. It's a 2nd tier league that offers American players professional exposure, and is a main reason our player pool has increased.
Exactly how much MLS have you watched?
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:48 pm to thenry712
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I'm tired of most self-proclaimed American soccer fans in the US bashing MLS for what it is not, instead of lauding it for what it has already accomplished.
Absolutely agree. Snobbish U.S. soccer fans are the bane of my existence.
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The league is in its 15th season and already has attendance numbers comparable to the NBA and NHL. It levied better deals with ESPN and Fox and has created a very nice business model for long term growth/business success.
I still think the model for growth should have been like Japan's J-league, as in promoting amateur sides to professional, allowing to retain the tiered structure of other soccer leagues.
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It seems though, that many Eurosnob American soccer fans want to bash MLS for not being the cotdamn English Premier League. Every new soccer fan is met with, "Whatever you do, don't watch MLS." That's a terrible precedent for new soccer fans in America who should have the want to attend live matches.
Agree again.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:49 pm to crazy4lsu
There was a really great football analyst on CBC Radio this morning that was talking about successful footballing nations and the prerequistes to success, professional leagues being right up there....
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:51 pm to crazy4lsu
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It's a 2nd tier league that offers American players professional exposure
so why would people watch a 2nd tier league? Do you watch the Arena League? Do you watch the Canadian football league?
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Exactly how much MLS have you watched?
I've seen a few games. You guys know by now I barely watch soccer that isn't international.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:54 pm to adammwilson
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so why would people watch a 2nd tier league?
Because it's OUR league. Why do any countries watch their domestic league? And being a 2nd tier league is not a bad thing. It's actually quite impressive considering how long it has been around.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:55 pm to thenry712
Going to two Crew games in July 
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:56 pm to adammwilson
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Exactly how much MLS have you watched?
I've seen a few games. You guys know by now I barely watch soccer that isn't international.
So how can you judge it's quality vis-a-vis other leagues?
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:56 pm to adammwilson
i watch the CFL at the beginning and the end...Addam your starting to sound a little douchey....
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:56 pm to SprintFun
The Crew have played some excellent soccer lately and have only one loss to the undefeated LA Galaxy.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 5:57 pm to thenry712
"Level of play" is a weak argument. I'm a bigger fan of most college sports in America than I am of the professional sport (football, baseball, basketball). I doubt that I'm the only one. The MLS is what it is and can be enjoyable if one allows it.
This post was edited on 6/9/10 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:04 pm to crazy4lsu
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Because it's OUR league. Why do any countries watch their domestic league? And being a 2nd tier league is not a bad thing. It's actually quite impressive considering how long it has been around.
+1
People watch the Belgian League, Danish League, Swedish League, Polish League, Czech League, Swiss League, etc.
They are all 2nd tier leagues.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:08 pm to AZBayouBengal07
whoa whoa whoa...Czech League is not 2nd tier... 
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:12 pm to LSUCanFAN
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whoa whoa whoa...Czech League is not 2nd tier...
In comparison to the big four leagues, yes it is. Hell, the SPL isn't much better.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:14 pm to crazy4lsu
I would bet money on the Galaxy beating Aberdeen or Hearts on any day.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:15 pm to crazy4lsu
Do not denigrate my beloved leagues...you will be directed to Rangers in Eurocup final a couple years ago and Sparta Prague's constant presence in Champions League...
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