http://disqus.com/people/fdc5703636597d451e98ac0e6c20619c/enSun, 09 Nov 2008 14:51:26 -0000http://majorleaguesoccertalk.disqus.com/mls_tv_ratings_worrying/#comment-3647097No offense to MLS, but even if you are an avid football/soccer fan and have a limited number of hours to watch each week, why would you CHOOSE MLS over any of the other top leagues available on TV? I can understand it if you support a local MLS team, but as someone coming into the game...there's no reason.<br>I was born a Liverpool supporter and have spent years going to bars at the crack of dawn to see my team play, and I watch whatever else I have time for. After LFC matches I don't even find myself watching as many other Premiership games, since I now get La Liga which is an incredible treat for a football fan. I can't see switching to an MLS game if I have the choice. Unless I became an avid supporter of a local team -- which would make all failings superfluous to the need to follow my club.<br>This is what is needed in the U.S., local fan bases. It won't start with viewers, who have only a passing interest, tuning in on TV. It's not a great medium for the sport and only fantastic teams would come off well enough to keep viewers coming back.StanleySun, 09 Nov 2008 14:51:26 -0000