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ASN Morning Read: What MLS 2016 Means for Yanks
With the new MLS season getting underway, a look at what national team fans should be keeping an eye on; Dissecting the Americans' Copa America draw and how they could advance.
BY
Jesse Yomtov
Posted
February 23, 2016
8:40 AM
February 23, 2016
8:40 AM
- Here are 10 MLS storylines U.S. national team fans should be following in 2016.
- The Americans may have gotten a tough draw for the Copa America, but our Brian Sciaretta says they should advance out of the group.
- Sunil Gulati and the USSF are playing it close to the vest on a choice for FIFA president.
- Herculez Gomez on the CONCACAF Champions League knockout stage: “If you want to consider yourself a top league in the world, like MLS wants to, the first step is taking over your continent. It’s just a natural progression. It starts here … I see no reason why this couldn’t be the year.”
- Clint Dempsey on Obafemi Martins' move to China: “At the end of the day, everybody has the right to choose their own path in their career. I have a lot of respect for Oba. He’s come from a little kid in Nigeria to playing with some of the best clubs in the world.