Thought we needed a thread to discuss the state of the league - not just expansion, but everything. The level it's at, the direction it is going, its successes and its challenges.
Personally, the level is fine, and the direction is good. I think the level of play is noticeably better than it was when I started watching full time in 2015. It's been a big rise. The recent expansion teams have really increased the energy of and interest in the league.
The key question is to turn this momentum into additional fans in the stadiums and especially on television. Our domestic league should be drawing at least the same numbers of viewers in this country as the leagues overseas do. Hopefully, those who prefer European soccer can come to realize the increase in quality in MLS and can start to turn up and tune in.
Personally, the level is fine, and the direction is good. I think the level of play is noticeably better than it was when I started watching full time in 2015. It's been a big rise. The recent expansion teams have really increased the energy of and interest in the league.
The key question is to turn this momentum into additional fans in the stadiums and especially on television. Our domestic league should be drawing at least the same numbers of viewers in this country as the leagues overseas do. Hopefully, those who prefer European soccer can come to realize the increase in quality in MLS and can start to turn up and tune in.