re: What has happened to Michael Bradley?

Rapidly improved in Europe from Holland to Germany and to Italy. The week in week out grind honed him into a very solid 6. His performances for Roma and Chievo were often very good.

But he got married, had a kid, and got offered a shite ton to come to MLS, where weaker competition has made him a sloppy player. Still in great shape. Still runs a ton. But touch, vision, and tactical awareness have eroded.

As a married father, I get the appeal as a human of raising your kids in North America and making shite loads of money. But it's hurt him terribly as an athlete.