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re: Dempsey to Sounders, Per ESPN
Posted on 8/2/13 at 9:22 pm to WarSlamEagle
Posted on 8/2/13 at 9:22 pm to WarSlamEagle
I'd rather see the best players play in the best leagues for the best teams, even if it's to the detriment of the MLS for the next 5 years. The progression of MLS has been excellent. I actually don't like the 4 expansion teams idea and I doubt most teams could afford to make a Dempsey type of deal right now.
Keeping the best youngsters in MLS until they are ready to get big money abroad, getting national team starters from CONCACAF teams other than the US and Mexico, and a few players from the USMNT top 23 is a great model for the league. Then add a couple of aging players who can still play well, so we're not just like Qatar or whatever.
If MLS was going to make a move for a player after the World Cup, I would have loved for Howard to come over here, along with Cherundolo, Onyewu, and perhaps Beasley. But not one of our 4-5 elite non-Germans.
Keeping the best youngsters in MLS until they are ready to get big money abroad, getting national team starters from CONCACAF teams other than the US and Mexico, and a few players from the USMNT top 23 is a great model for the league. Then add a couple of aging players who can still play well, so we're not just like Qatar or whatever.
If MLS was going to make a move for a player after the World Cup, I would have loved for Howard to come over here, along with Cherundolo, Onyewu, and perhaps Beasley. But not one of our 4-5 elite non-Germans.
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Posted on 8/2/13 at 10:04 pm to Keys Open Doors
I'm a bit conflicted about the move, but at this point we (as national team fans) just need to look at 2014 and this in no way hurts him for Brazil. Development is kind of over for a guy like Dempsey, it's just about staying sharp and match fit, and he'll be a guaranteed starter for Seattle.
This team has looked pretty good relying on some MLS guys, it's not like its a killer for him for 2014. Maybe the opposite (compared to being a spot starter/sub at Tottenham).
This team has looked pretty good relying on some MLS guys, it's not like its a killer for him for 2014. Maybe the opposite (compared to being a spot starter/sub at Tottenham).
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