The absence of the United States Men’s National Team from the World Cup stage this summer added fuel to a simmering conversation of reform taking place around soccer here in the States. Much of the dialog has centered around the larger soccer pyramid and how players get access to the game at a variety of levels, how coaches should be trained, and what Major League Soccer should do differently. I’ve largely avoided this debate.
I can’t control what U.S. Soccer does, and I’m relatively certain they aren’t watching my Twitter feed for brilliant ideas.
The conversation has led me to ponder my role as a fan of Major League Soccer, a season-ticket holder with Orlando City, and a keen observer of the domestic game.