tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post2133141160819187018..comments2024-03-09T20:37:14.671-06:00Comments on Down the Byline: Message From a Long Time Season Ticket HolderMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931590118053363115noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-46632516834157606282010-12-27T02:46:56.148-06:002010-12-27T02:46:56.148-06:00I don't think it's a big deal if there are...I don't think it's a big deal if there are a lack of US born/green card holders/passport holders on the team. I do have a problem if there is American talent (and there is) that is being pushed aside for foreign talent. I've argued for a long long time that there is very good USA (and foreign) talent in the NASL and USL leagues that could be signed. However, I'm going back to an argument I've long had. MLS and MLS teams tend to sign Central and South Americans not because they're any better than their US peers (in some cases yes they are but not always) but they sign them for marketing reasons. Many teams assume people of Hispanic backgrounds will come to MLS games if their countrymen are playing in the games. This was true with Blanco in Chicago, but players like Christian Castillo in DC didn't bring anymore people out.<br />Again I have no problem with KC or any team having more foreign players than US born players, but I do have a problem if there are better US players not getting a chance. It will hurt the domestic league and player development.Drew Farmernoreply@blogger.com