I was going to post a reply here but decided not to because in replying here I could see that my wording would possibly be interpreted as aggressive which is not the intention.
The intention is to compare and maybe debate viewpoints which may or may not be different on either side of the Atlantic. I might not always agree with how things are done in the states (with regard to football) but I am genuinely interested. The debate (linked) opens several questions for me.
1. The article refers to Supporters of the MLS. Also several things I have read on this forum points toward fans of MLS--
What is more important to you... The success of the Club, or the Success of the league... Right now I accept that one cant exist without the other, but long term would you rather see a successful, dominant NYCFC or a league that is equally matched without a dominant NYCFC.
2. What is more important to you... Success of club (foreign players) or Country.
If your goal is success of country how do you feel having a Foreign Manager, would someone like Kriess not have been better in the international hotseat (assuming his knowledge of American players)
3. Turning the argument on its head a little... Though barriers are now being broken the outside worlds perception of America being backwards in terms of the footballing world is because Soccer never really captured the imagination in the USA. Do you think football was never loved by previous generations because of America's lack of success in the game.
Do you feel you need a successful national side to feed the interest of the masses or will a successful league be just as, if not more successful.
on question 3....
When I was young, and had the dream of becoming an international football player, I wanted England to win everything. As I got older, I realised that it is not necessarily the best players who got to wear the shirt, but the media (and FA) darlings. Now to be honest I cannot even be bothered to turn on the TV to watch the national team.
On the subject of foreign managers, we have had them, I believe that the manager should have the same qualification criteria as the players.
The intention is to compare and maybe debate viewpoints which may or may not be different on either side of the Atlantic. I might not always agree with how things are done in the states (with regard to football) but I am genuinely interested. The debate (linked) opens several questions for me.
1. The article refers to Supporters of the MLS. Also several things I have read on this forum points toward fans of MLS--
What is more important to you... The success of the Club, or the Success of the league... Right now I accept that one cant exist without the other, but long term would you rather see a successful, dominant NYCFC or a league that is equally matched without a dominant NYCFC.
2. What is more important to you... Success of club (foreign players) or Country.
If your goal is success of country how do you feel having a Foreign Manager, would someone like Kriess not have been better in the international hotseat (assuming his knowledge of American players)
3. Turning the argument on its head a little... Though barriers are now being broken the outside worlds perception of America being backwards in terms of the footballing world is because Soccer never really captured the imagination in the USA. Do you think football was never loved by previous generations because of America's lack of success in the game.
Do you feel you need a successful national side to feed the interest of the masses or will a successful league be just as, if not more successful.
on question 3....
When I was young, and had the dream of becoming an international football player, I wanted England to win everything. As I got older, I realised that it is not necessarily the best players who got to wear the shirt, but the media (and FA) darlings. Now to be honest I cannot even be bothered to turn on the TV to watch the national team.
On the subject of foreign managers, we have had them, I believe that the manager should have the same qualification criteria as the players.