What is the state of Major League Soccer, success or failure?
366445
its a b or c division in any other country. the fact that it still exists makes the league a success. the u.s.a. is a brutal sportsmarket costing millions and billions of dollars. it is an oversaturated market vying for entertainment dollars. i don't believe soccer in the u.s. will ever hit the level of passion that u see everywhere else in the world. why? that would be a great research paper.
1025592
A champion team. Players alone are useless. It`s only when they play as a team that football and victories happen
810680
There are no tactics that guarantee success and you also need to have the right players for different tactics. Check out the official forum which has a section where people test tactics and report the most successful.
592260
my team are having another great season! last year they won what was easily the best champions league final of all time. and this year we are 3rd in the league and today we will play the last league game of the season and if we win and Manchester utd draw or LOSE! we will finish 2nd and that will give us automatic qualification for the champions league next season...oh yes we are also in the final of the biggest domestic cup competition in the the world  "you'll never walk alone".. \n\nwhat about your team how are they doing?
454423
Quite honestly, lack of success against upper-echelon international teams. The U.S. may be ranked #5 in the world according to FIFA, but that does not mean they are the fifth-best team. They need to prove, from a psychological standpoint, that they have the talent and the desire to compete against teams like Brazil, England, Argentina and Holland in top-level international football.\n\nThe lack of experience by American players in top-level international football hurts them the most. The U.S. is beginning to send more and more players into the Bundesliga, the Premiereship, Serie A, and other top-flight leagues, but there are still too many career MLSers on the squad.
568210
The WUSA folded due to an incomplete business plan.  Player wages were overspent for the sponsorship dollars being brought in.  Attendance was grossly overstated in projections.  Losses mounted to quickly to stop the financial bleeding.  A wide broadcast deal never materialized. Sponsors and investors fled the scene before a solid capital base could be established.\nFear not, the WUSA will likely be back in 2 years.  the business plan is being developed by more business-savvy people in conjunction with soccer supporters this time.  The league will be on much more solid ground when it relaunches.
1170458
not very good\nthey've gotten this far and even beating ecuador but...\ni'm not saying they're bad\nhowever, they are not playing the way they should be playing in order to be a real contender for the cup\nthey're scoring goals on opportunities, but as they are currently playing, no chances
1120384
dont listen to the negative posts some of the jerks say about US soccer.  its apparent that they have never excelled in any fielding sports or participated in any their whole lives. most especially my fellow americans who still live inside their caves and continue to be ignorant to the whole world. my heart broke and I was disheartened when the US lost but i however continue to support the US soccer federation because these athletes are not corrupted like our other athletes in other professional sports like basketball and footbal in the US.  i stick with my team wether they win or lose. i share the pains with them coz they gave their best considering the limited talent we really had to begin with. i am hopeful that we make some drastic changes in the near future not only to promote but also support our our competing teams.\n\nre: to thx1176...  there are up days and down days...im a fan of the sport and  lets hope FORZA does not pull a roberto baggio in the final...  it would be great to see them in the final...but what the hell are they still doing with del piero... italy has better talent chose from... and i think alexi lalas' carrot top is an eyesore myself.
611726
First off, I love how people say it's boring because of the scores--ever seen a 1-0 baseball game? Secondly, the complaints about diving are quite hollow to me--hockey has it, basketball has it, heck, I've even seen people attempt it in relay events in track and field in order to get another team DQ'd.\n\nSoccer is, simply put, poetry in motion. It is a thinking-man's game, unlike American football or some of this other rubbish that people pass off as "sport." Watching Thierry Henry finish off a perfect pass from Cesc Fabregas is like watching Luc Robitaille finish off a Gretzky assist--just bloody beautiful.\n\nAt its basics, soccer is a game featuring 10 players and a goaltender on each side. The obvious point of the game is to kick the soccer ball into the other team's goal while keeping it out of your own. The beauty, however, is in the details. Differing formations, strategies, talent levels and approaches to the game all factor in so that no two games are ever alike, even if it's the 1,294th time Liverpool is playing Man United (I'm being facetious there). \n\nI tell all of my friends that the best part about soccer is that there is always more to learn. I started paying attention to soccer about three years ago, and only now do I feel like I have a handle on the game as it is played in the English Premier League. I haven't even tried to dissect the game in Italy, South American or Africa yet. That's the great part...it's always changing, always evolving, and will all of the great personalities in the game, it's always entertaining.\n\nGive soccer a chance. Quit comparing it to other sports (Do as I say, not as I do, I guess) and just give the EPL a shot for one full season. I guarantee you will be hooked.
1136863
Depends what your definition of success is!\n\nI believe he is the X-factor for the socceroos in this world cup. By that, I mean, that while the Australians have quite a few handy players, he is the only one who can unlock the defense of some of the better teams. I believe if he has 3 solid games then, no matter whether the socceroos qualify for the 2nd round or not, this can be measured a successful World Cup.\n\nI believe he can succeed during the world cup.
1058648
I think that the US is still in the "build-up" phase.  I, too, had expectations this year and I feel a little let down.  They had their chance (all the really had to do was beat Ghana - Italy did their part) and they simply blew it.\n\nI think that they need to look at countries like Holland (what, 8 million people?) who have built up great national programs.  The idea of starting academies is good.  Bring in coaching talent from other countries.  Expand the college programs / make them more attractive.  But the main thing that IS HAPPENING is that kids are playing the sport at a young age which is VERY important.
1021912
In the USA, football (soccer) isn't one of their major sports - it's a shame cos if it was they would be brilliant at it as they are a huge nation.  It is getting more popular though, so in time who knows.
293103
if you want to talk about domestic success then i suppose bolton's sam alldyarce, charlton's alan churbishly and wigan's paul jewell are good english managers; i say good not great and i seriously doubt their credentials, ability and experience to manage the current ENGLAND team when eriksson go after the world cup. IF the Enland FA decide on anyone of the above 3, or any other british manager (i think they will choose english/british) then woe to england. you can kiss your european cup / world cup campaigns "goodbye".\nwhy 'not success nowadays'?\nthe english are too conceited, short-sighted, and bereft of ideas, 'almost stupid' in their approach to international football. apart from Alex Ferguson (Scottish) i can see no one british manager fit to manage england. but they will choose english/british after erikkson (mark my words)
406679
Of course the other first division leagues are better.  Those teams have been around for a hundred years.  The MLS is only 10 years old.  Give it time before you start trying to compare it to the EPL.  It may not be as pretty as the games from other countries, but it is still soccer and still great to watch.  It is also helping move the game along and make the US a more competitive national team. No complaints about it here.
1108919
Actually what they played yesterday against the Czech Rep.was SOCCER !!! If they learned a little more about FOOTBALL maybe they would n't have been thumped by a weakened (through injury) Czech team.They didn't even have leading goal scorer Milan Baros and had to rely on midfield scoring from new Arsenal man Rosicky and a half fit Koller who had to leave injured.You Americans talk a lot of crap and thats what you are playing right now.Typical American performance all talk,hype and glitz but no substance.You ain't going home ranked 5th in the World now you have to play real teams!!!Obviously from the responses ignorance is bliss...wander along in your happy little soccer world you can have your own soccer World cup like the Super bowl,or World series where you are the only country represented...how ignomanical...at least you'll always be number one in your soccer cup playing against giants of football like Canada,Barbados,Trinidad,Barbados and Costa Rica! If you think things are going to get better...think again you play Italy next...0-2 and you'll be lucky to tie Ghana next...0-3 or 0-1-2 at best...at least you'll be home by Sunday just in time to catch the last day of the U.S. open because thats what you'll be doing back home next week GOLFING !!!
644721
Yes.  The USFL was great, until Donald Trump screwed it up.
1122549
The most important part thing about MLS, is that they are actually going to survive in this cut-throat country. I'll be the first to say that I did not like how they started the league and how they wanted to make it "American"! However, right now, they are sending teams where the money is. Not  many original teams are left. I have heard, that Philly will be getting a team soon. It's all about patience. \n\nGo D.C. UNITED!!