Yeah, he could have gone to some shitty team in the Netherlands, but I think there these guys see living here and raising a family as something that is important. That's what Dempsey and Bradley have stated. I don't know what these guys are thinking, but I am sure there is a comfort level of being in the US. I like it, I want these guys to play together on the US team as much as they can. The US almost has 2 teams unless it is a major tournament (WC GC) where it is guys playing in the EU or in the US.
Fair enough, I just think playing for the US team for 5 plus years makes him long for stability. (Probably doesn't make sense).
Messi will NEVER play in MLS. His English is terrible - also one of the reasons he probably never jumps to the Premier League. I could see Ronaldo pulling a Beckham and coming over here for a bit. His English is quite good. It's a big barrier for some of these guys. Messi also thrives with playmaking teammates. You won't find a frequent goal scoring defensive back like Pique on any MLS team let alone being backed up by Iniesta, Xavi and Raketic with Neymar and Vampire flanking you.
David Villa couldn't speak a word of English in November.
I mean comparing one of the top teams, if not the current, top team in the world to the mls is a little silly. It's really apples and oranges. MLS has a salary cap and all kinds of mechanisms in place right now to ensure parity and conservative spending to ensure the survival of the league as it continues to grow. This makes the best and worst teams in the MLS much closer than the best and worst teams in many European leagues.
Nope, not all pitches are uniform.
Hey to burst your bubble, but not of the top European leagues have playoffs. Generally the only playoffs that happen are for promotion from the second divison into the top league
