Only the MLS But ......

[Goonuz71]

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/732327706?-11203:5805

Rolling back the years

[SPUDMASHER]

Great strike..............what I wouldn't give to have him back in his prime

[Nos89]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? From what I've seen the standard is up there with the French, Italian and most of the Spanish top divisions.
Nevertheless a great strike is a great strike in any league.

[clockender1]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

[IW8Goalmachine]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

I'm pretty sure the US is going to able to play in the cops America or both tournaments (north/South America) will combine for some sort of anniversary or something very soon.

[gp543]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

I'm pretty sure the US is going to able to play in the cops America or both tournaments (north/South America) will combine for some sort of anniversary or something very soon.

You're correct. It's 2016 for the Copa America Centenary. We are hosting it as well. Concurrent with the Euros. What a summer of football that will be. More below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3 ... Centenario

MLS is not up to the standard of Italy, Spain or France. Not even close. Maybe the dutch or belgian leagues.

[topgoon]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

I'm pretty sure the US is going to able to play in the cops America or both tournaments (north/South America) will combine for some sort of anniversary or something very soon.

You're correct. It's 2016 for the Copa America Centenary. We are hosting it as well. Concurrent with the Euros. What a summer of football that will be. More below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3 ... Centenario

MLS is not up to the standard of Italy, Spain or France. Not even close. Maybe the dutch or belgian leagues.

Is everyone over there happy with the invasion by ex euroleague players like Terence,Fat Frank and David Villa.

By the way your league is about the same level as the French league. Only PSG, Monaco, and possibly Lille are better than the MLS. Glad you didn't compare it to the SPL,that would be insulting to the MLS.

[gp543]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

I'm pretty sure the US is going to able to play in the cops America or both tournaments (north/South America) will combine for some sort of anniversary or something very soon.

You're correct. It's 2016 for the Copa America Centenary. We are hosting it as well. Concurrent with the Euros. What a summer of football that will be. More below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3 ... Centenario

MLS is not up to the standard of Italy, Spain or France. Not even close. Maybe the dutch or belgian leagues.

Is everyone over there happy with the invasion by ex euroleague players like Terence,Fat Frank and David Villa.

By the way your league is about the same level as the French league. Only PSG, Monaco, and possibly Lille are better than the MLS. Glad you didn't compare it to the SPL,that would be insulting to the MLS.

A lot of people are excited about it. I'm not sure how much it will raise the competitiveness and strength of the league though. Being from Boston, I'm quite happy that the Revolution got Jermaine Jones. He's been excellent since joining the team.

[AnotherAmeobi]

we should be looking at getting involved in the MLS like man city have, its a great place for young players to go.

[clockender1]

You're correct. It's 2016 for the Copa America Centenary. We are hosting it as well. Concurrent with the Euros. What a summer of football that will be. More below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3 ... Centenario

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thats great news. I had been planning to go to EURO 2016, i'm going to nix that in favour of COPA 2016.

nice one.

i hope they do it every four years - the interest in the US would be huge after the last two WC's I think.

[the playing mantis]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

further to the other replies, i think the us have been in the copa america before, at least once, they seem to invite nort/central american sides to compete each year, and mexico are often in it. likewise i think the gold cup usually gets a south american team in it maybe.

[clockender1]

Considering the USA got further in the tournament than England, with a lot of their players based in the MLS can we still say "only the MLS"? .

yes and no - no because they beat the Czech republic last week, but yes because their game is not as physical as the S American or European game.

not taking the piss, but it is closer to the womens game (of which they are world champs). technically good, fewer fouls, but the finishing is not always there nor is the 'blood and thunder' of the Latam/Euro game.

sadly their national team doesn't get enough quality opposition on a regular basis to progress further - only Mexico and Costa Rica are any good opposition.

i'd like to see a Panamerican tournament every 4 years - US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia etc - it'd make the first three much more competitive at the WC.

i looked it up. last time us was there was 1997. so big news for the US game i think.




further to the other replies, i think the us have been in the copa america before, at least once, they seem to invite nort/central american sides to compete each year, and mexico are often in it. likewise i think the gold cup usually gets a south american team in it maybe.

[the playing mantis]

i just wiki'd it, they always get invited (since late 90's) but never bother to turn up usually!

[dPmunky]

Is everyone over there happy with the invasion by ex euroleague players like Terence,Fat Frank and David Villa.

By the way your league is about the same level as the French league. Only PSG, Monaco, and possibly Lille are better than the MLS. Glad you didn't compare it to the SPL,that would be insulting to the MLS.

I think most fans, at least the ones who also follow the Premier League, are happy about it because these bigger names bring attention to the league. Most folks are happy to have people over here (even if they are past it) showing the younger less experienced american guys how this game should be played and personally I think it's paying off. MLS has long suffered because the pace has been DREADFULLY slow, especially in comparison to the english league but over the last 5-7 years it has improved greatly. A lot of teams now are opening youth academies and are finally staring to get fresh talent at an age where they can be developed.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has had literally ZERO organization from a youth development standpoint until the late 1990's. but i think with the eurostars and the youth development changing and becoming structured the MLS will continue to benefit and improve

[QuartzGooner]

we should be looking at getting involved in the MLS like man city have, its a great place for young players to go.

We beat them to it by some years....our owner has an MLS team, the Colorado Rapids, we made a deal with them back in 2007.

http://www.coloradorapids.com/club/partner-clubs