Sylvae
15Jul/100

Can Anything Save MLS?

Before any of you read this, raise your hand if you actually watch Major League Soccer.

Liar!

I love soccer. I've been playing it since I was six, and the greatest job in the world would be to play in a professional soccer league. But in reality, not only are there very, very few people who actually watch MLS soccer games, but the league's jersey sales are the lowest in the country. And this is for good reasons, too—you seldom find superstars in the league, a big problem, because those virtually unstoppable players are what make professional sports fun to watch.

Let's be honest—it is doubtful whether MLS will ever be able to compete with America's four major professional leagues (MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA). But, just for the fun of it, I'm going to list ways MLS can be saved.

 

Recruit more international superstars.

Despite some rare international talent, such as David Beckham and Juan Pablo Ángel,...

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