Canadian Soccer, Men's National Team

[Downtownfan]

I suppose that is the problem, right? Canadians who are MLS "supporters" don't ever want to see themselves in a domestic league. Canada is the only country in the world without a first division soccer league, and the biggest "fans" of Canadian soccer teams are peachy-keen with this situation, and would in fact be up in arms it there was any suggestion that they leave the American league (which was created to advance American soccer), and join a domestic league. But hey, if you are a fan of Canadian soccer, that's just the way it is right? Don't ever dare suggest that Canada should have its own league, that would be "bush," completely "second rate" and totally uncool. In sports, in Canada, it only matters if you are American for far too many Canadians.

[ArgoRavi]

I suppose that is the problem, right? Canadians who are MLS "supporters" don't ever want to see themselves in a domestic league. Canada is the only country in the world without a first division soccer league, and the biggest "fans" of Canadian soccer teams are peachy-keen with this situation, and would in fact be up in arms it there was any suggestion that they leave the American league (which was created to advance American soccer), and join a domestic league. But hey, if you are a fan of Canadian soccer, that's just the way it is right? Don't ever dare suggest that Canada should have its own league, that would be "bush," completely "second rate" and totally uncool. In sports, in Canada, it only matters if you are American for far too many Canadians.

Couldn't have said it any better than this ^^^^.

[Shatto]

Canadian Men's team ranks 100th and Women's 4th Imagine this were hockey--the country would be in an uproar. MLS is for advancement of American players not Canadian and yet TFC fans don't seem the least bit annoyed at this blatant discrimination against Canadians. A simple solution would be, to make all foreign players, including Americans, designated Internationals and only Canadians as domestic for the 3 Canadian based teams. Since 8 spots are reserved for International, even if not a hard and fast rule for each club, it would require the 3 Canadian clubs to develop and play a lot more Canadian players, which would help the National team. Can't understand why this is not a hot issue for Canadian soccer fans especially fans those who follow TFC, Whitecaps and Impact. Am missing something here?