A few short years ago, before MLS (Major League Soccer) began playing, keeping track of players eligible to play for the American national team was a matter of following just few teams in Europe (some of which I'd never heard of). Today, in order to think of myself as well informed, I need to follow MLS, as well as several teams in England, Germany, Mexico, Scandinavia, etc. The internet has made the job at least possible*, but really, following 2 or 3 games via the internet, while switching between two or more games on TV can give a guy a bit of a headache sometimes.
A modest proposal: it would definitely help if the teams owned by Americans, would initiate a Buy American program for their clubs. How about we start by sending Tim Howard back to Manchester United and Wayne Rooney back to Everton. We could then bring Charlie Davies in from Socaux, Gooch from AC Milan, etc. And, there would still be several slots available for Yanks at Fulham and Aston Villa and a whole lot of them at Liverpool. If we need more slots, perhaps we could find an American buyer for Hull City. Of course MLS already has a couple of teams in Texas, which would be a natural home for the Yanks in Mexico who are from Texas. Think about it--don't those of us who have been decades long supporters of America's team deserve this little bit of help in our declining years?
*BTW--the following site has been extremely helpful:
http:://yanks-abroad.com
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