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Didn't realize that this thread existed. I've been to a few games in Charlotte and there is quite a bit of support. I've always been a bit of an anti-MLS guy but have to admit the quality of play exceeds what was expected. It's come a long way and it's nowhere near EPL but the players play hard, tactics are good and haven't seen any kick and run. Pretty good build up play and i suspect but don't know that some of the better players here could play for some of the bottom teams of the EPL.
He hasn't played a MLS match yet. The above video was against a Mexican league side in a mid season tournament between the two leagues.
Over the last few years MLS has started to sign young South Americans who could play in 2nd tier European leagues (Portugal, Netherlands, 2nd division in Spain...) due to the attraction of an American visa. This summer we've seen the return of the likes of Messi and Co but there has been a shift away from it.
amathews3416
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So much hype for Messi's move and he has more than lived up to it.
Inter Miami were a very bad squad. Last in standings with about 12 games remaining. Messi joined during pause in the season where they are currently competing in what's called the Leagues Cup, which is cup competition between all the MLS and Mexican League sides. They have won all six of the matches he has played and have now qualified for the final. Through six games he has 9 goals and 1 assist. They have also added Busquets and Jordy Alba. It will be interesting to see if they will make a push for the MLS playoffs once the Leagues Cup is over.
Inter Miami were a very bad squad. Last in standings with about 12 games remaining. Messi joined during pause in the season where they are currently competing in what's called the Leagues Cup, which is cup competition between all the MLS and Mexican League sides. They have won all six of the matches he has played and have now qualified for the final. Through six games he has 9 goals and 1 assist. They have also added Busquets and Jordy Alba. It will be interesting to see if they will make a push for the MLS playoffs once the Leagues Cup is over.
Marty
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They were also severely handicapped by having Phil Neville as manager tbf.
Note that PRO is the management side locking out the union (PSRA) so take any facts and figures from them with a grain of salt.
MLS to Implement New Competition Initiatives This Weekend | MLSSoccer.com
Off-Field Treatment Rule, Timed Substitution Rule, and In-Stadium VAR Announcements to take effect starting this Saturday, April 20
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The new rule changes start this weekend. I think they should be applied world wide to limit time wasting.
muppetman
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Anything to stop the time wasting would be welcome. This season seems to have been the worst yet, at least at home games.MLS to Implement New Competition Initiatives This Weekend | MLSSoccer.com
Off-Field Treatment Rule, Timed Substitution Rule, and In-Stadium VAR Announcements to take effect starting this Saturday, April 20
The new rule changes start this weekend. I think they should be applied world wide to limit time wasting.
Over a grand a year to watch people pretend to be injured, swap the throw in taker, keeper cleaning his boots etc etc etc
