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NASL vs MLS
Posted on 3/27/15 at 5:05 am
Posted on 3/27/15 at 5:05 am
Is there that big of difference between the average players? I understand they dont have the dempsey and Altidores of the Mls but just basic players cant be that big of a gap. What about players being paid and attendance because looking at some of Nasls numbers there not that bad in regards to attendance.
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Posted on 3/27/15 at 7:10 am to Westlakeguy10
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is there that big of a difference
Yes.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 8:01 am to jackwoods4
The best players in the NASL are a very washed up Raul and an even more washed up Marcos Senna.
Oh, and Miguel Ibarra.
Haaaaaaaaaave you seen Miguel Ibarra?
Oh, and Miguel Ibarra.
Haaaaaaaaaave you seen Miguel Ibarra?
Posted on 3/27/15 at 10:38 am to Westlakeguy10
They just signed a deal with ESPN to distribute their games through ESPN3, so you can now watch for yourself.
The NASL isn't awful. I might watch a few games over the season. But, I'm not going to sit down and compare the average MLS starting player to the average starting NASL player.
The NASL isn't awful. I might watch a few games over the season. But, I'm not going to sit down and compare the average MLS starting player to the average starting NASL player.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 1:31 pm to Westlakeguy10
They had some teams that looked kinda of ok as a unit during the US Open Cup games that I watched last year but on the whole their talent is a clear step below.
Fabian Castillo was running circles around the Carolina Railhawks and they were a middle table NASL squad last season.
Fabian Castillo was running circles around the Carolina Railhawks and they were a middle table NASL squad last season.
This post was edited on 3/27/15 at 11:07 pm
Posted on 3/27/15 at 1:43 pm to Sheep
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The best players in the NASL are a very washed up Raul and an even more washed up Marcos Senna.
Has Raul even played a match yet?
Posted on 3/27/15 at 2:38 pm to Westlakeguy10
Yes there is a huge difference, although the NASL party line is that there isn't. NASL may come into some trouble here in the next few years with MLS teaming up with USL. NASL's DII status may be in danger of slipping to DIII.
eta: I know some guys that made the Armada here in Jax. All are great players but not elite in any way. Some are in their mid 30's and couldn't make a squad or couldn't hack it in MLS 10-15 years ago when they were younger and the MLS wasn't as good as it is now.
eta: I know some guys that made the Armada here in Jax. All are great players but not elite in any way. Some are in their mid 30's and couldn't make a squad or couldn't hack it in MLS 10-15 years ago when they were younger and the MLS wasn't as good as it is now.
This post was edited on 3/27/15 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 3/27/15 at 3:54 pm to thesoccerfanjax
Essentially just think about it--if they could be on an MLS roster, making the MLS minimum, they would (because it's more money). So, the gap in talent between even the best NASL players and worst MLS players is at least there. There are a few guys, naturally, who might be slightly better than the worst MLS guys--but that's it. So yes, it's a lower level.
With that said, level of soccer doesn't determine how fun it is. League of Ireland is one of my favorite leagues and it definitely isnt the best stuff on fare.
With that said, level of soccer doesn't determine how fun it is. League of Ireland is one of my favorite leagues and it definitely isnt the best stuff on fare.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 9:33 pm to Westlakeguy10
Do any NASL teams play on artificial turf? I still don't understand why some MLS teams play on that crap. The league will never be taken seriously if the continue to play on plastic fields
Posted on 3/28/15 at 4:38 am to ScoopAndScore
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The league will never be taken seriously if the continue to play on plastic fields
Like the Russian league and the Nordic leagues. I'm sure no respectable soccer fan even bothers.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 6:53 pm to ScoopAndScore
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Do any NASL teams play on artificial turf? I still don't understand why some MLS teams play on that crap. The league will never be taken seriously if the continue to play on plastic fields
BSC Young Boys thinks this is dumb
Posted on 3/28/15 at 8:45 pm to AirRaidTT
So does Saprissa..
Posted on 3/28/15 at 8:56 pm to cwil177
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Like the Russian league and the Nordic leagues. I'm sure no respectable soccer fan even bothers.
or Scotland
Posted on 3/28/15 at 11:45 pm to AirRaidTT
FC Lorient and AC Cesena both play on it
Posted on 3/29/15 at 1:09 am to Moleman
What about attendance are those numbers close
Posted on 3/29/15 at 6:24 am to Westlakeguy10
No. Not even close to being close.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 6:34 pm to Westlakeguy10
Highest NASL numbers sometimes eclipse 10k, but usually hover around 3-6k.
For an MLS club, a 10k showing is an absolute embarrassment and it is panic-mode if you turn in a few attendances that low.
Average attendance in NASL in 2014 was 5,600+. Average in MLS in 2014 was 19,100+. Huge difference.
For an MLS club, a 10k showing is an absolute embarrassment and it is panic-mode if you turn in a few attendances that low.
Average attendance in NASL in 2014 was 5,600+. Average in MLS in 2014 was 19,100+. Huge difference.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 7:14 pm to AmericanHoop
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For an MLS club, a 10k showing is an absolute embarrassment and it is panic-mode if you turn in a few attendances that low.
Exhibit A: Chivas USA
Posted on 3/30/15 at 11:20 pm to AirRaidTT
Exactly. Any club that averages below 10k for two years is looking at getting shut down in MLS. Whereas in NASL...that'd be everybody.
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:23 am to AmericanHoop
I saw something yesterday that edmonton had 15k for there season opener last year and Jacksonville FC is suppose to have 16.5 this season for there opener.
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