powerof11 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Canada has played an integral role in the history of the domestic league landscape of North America. Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto were all a part of the North American Soccer League (NASL), Canadian Soccer League (CSL) and in the near future all three could be competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). The most current top flight league, MLS, seems to have finally penetrated the final frontier of a sustainable football product in North America. For almost 15 years it has held true to a model of centralization with spending kept in tight check through a frugal salary cap. MLS and its’ players are both trying to chase a dream: The dream of a successful league in North America that enjoys long-term sustainability and the dream of its’ players to carry themselves a true professional athletes. With talks of potential salary cap increases, the league is arriving at a crucial junction. Will it follow the same footsteps as previous failed enterprises? Or will it continue it’s tight grip over its’ clubs, their finances and ability to pay players a competitive wage? Paul James offers insight as a player into the NASL and CSL, their flaws and why longevity eluded them. He also shares his thoughts on MLS, its’ model of sustainability, and most importantly the question of salaries and how it could negatively affect the league’s long-term growth. http://www.rednationonline.ca/chasing_the_dream_with_paul_james_oct_11_09_news.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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