re: Some Of Our Guys Opting To Develop In MLS Rather Than Europe

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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.

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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.

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Great League = Great nat'l team
Eta except England

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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.