What MLS really needs to do to make soccer popular
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by Joga bonita
Style and Flair
if MLS really wants to bring back the glory days of the New York Cosmos, it should not be placing such a big importance on someone the likes of Mr. David Beckham. Yes, Beckham is a good player, but he is not as great as he is made out to be. Plus, he is not the style of player that will bring more fans to the sport. Americans like style and flair (not that Mr. Beckham doesnt have style, he just doesnt have style in terms of playing). MLS needs to bring in someone who will do amazing soccer moves such as the rainbow, the maradona, the rabona, etc not just someone who is known for nothing other then his ability to cross the ball well. Once the American people realize that Beckham won't be doing sweet tricks, making multiple defenders look stupid on any given play and scoring hat tricks every game they will become disillusioned. Bring in a player of the likes of Theirry Henry, Samuel Eto, Robinho. I know that these players would be next to impossible to get to play in the U.S., but the MLS should bring in players like them in terms of style of play. Bring in the dazzling freestyle players that will make defenders look stupid and spectators amazed. Do that and then more people will watch soccer and then when that occurs, salaries will go up and with that, player skill will. In turn, respect for the league will come and in the end it will bring the likes of Henry, Robinho and Eto.
