DISQUS

I am all for letting the best players play. The EPL is going to regret if they every put caps on internationals. It cheapens the quality of the game. Look at baseball and basketball in America or even most college sports, they are full of internationals and the game is better for it. Soccer is the worlds game let the world play it. I really think it comes down to more money than anything. As said before in the pod the MLS needs to up its salary cap a little to try to keep quality Americans here

that 3rd goal was awesome. The setup by Twellman was piece of work

the interview was excellent. I agree in context with what Jamie said about the US MNT. I think the problem with US Mens soccer is that there is no "face" That is why I think Beckham has done so well, it gives legitimate name to the game even though he is not American. Look at the US WNT. They have always had a face that even outsiders can relate to. Think Mia Hamm or the current Abby Wambach. The US specifically the MLS needs an American star who is marketable, an excellent player and easily related too.
His comments about raising the salary cap are important. If American born players can make more money in Europe, they will "follow the money"

Great interview with the sons of ben. I sure hope their great grass roots efforts work.

What a great game. I taped the game and watched in the morning with my son again. Anyone who doubts Beckham's impact on the game is nuts. He is such a great set up man, His corner on the 4th goal was a piece of art. The crowd seemed really into the game and had the feel of some the European games.

I also think the U.S. was experimenting with other players. I for one take the glass is half full approach and say that the not quite "A" team played with among the world's best for some time. I am very impressed with some of the younger players such as Benny Feilhaber. One game does not a team make. I am glad to see that Coach Bradley is trying other players in international competitions against quality teams.