MLSers past and present weigh in on the qualifiers

by Steve Davis on Sep 11, 2009 5:03 PM EDT Comment 1 comment

MLS sometimes gets beat up by the soccer snobs, who somehow can't allow themselves to give the domestic league its due. But did anybody notice that every goal and assist and every big save in goal during the U.S. six-point sweep over the last few days was delivered by someone who plays in MLS now or got his start here? Look it up. It’s true.

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Players who play in CONCACAF, will probably do well in CONCACAF qualifiers. Take Rico Clark for example. In playing for the Dynamo, he has played in Panama, Honderas, Mexico, etc. and plays players from Panama, Honderas, Mexico regularly. He is more used to playing these players in these environments. That doesnt necessarily mean he will do well in the World Cup vs European teams.

But also, MLS players are underrated for their value to the USMNT. The national team plays a hardworking style that resembles MLS teams more than European teams. It’s easier for these players to transition from club to country.

by GeoJock on Sep 18, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions