Sunday, November 23, 2008

Flip the Script

"American fans want Eli Manning, Kobe Bryant and Manny Ramirez. Soccer has responded by offering them David Beckham, Cuauhtemoc Blanco and, most recently, Freddie Ljungberg.
"That's all well and good, but American fans also want Americans, and the home-grown stars are flocking to Europe in ever-growing numbers, Freddy Adu, Brad Guzan and Jozy Altidore being just the latest to depart, with Landon Donovan also seeking the exit."

On the day of the league's championship game, Grahame L. Jones in the Los Angeles Times says that Major League Soccer needs some changes.

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