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They say a rising tide lifts all boats, but when it comes to Major League Soccer’s influence in CONCACAF, it’s possible that some boats have risen higher than others.
At least that’s what some US fans were suggesting in the wake of Matchday 1 of the World Cup qualifying Hexagonal, when MLS players fueled three dramatic and mostly surprising results.
Are the performances of Jamaica, Honduras and Panama a sign that the US domestic league is benefiting its CONCACAF rivals more than the US national team?
Let’s look at some evidence.
Reggae at Azteca
There was a lot of talk last week about the Jamaican Football Federation’s recent trip to England in search of players with Jamaican roots, and rightfully so: One of those players, Reading’s Jobi McAnuff, played an influential role in the Reggae Boyz’ stunning 0-0 draw in Mexico City in their Hex opener last Wednesday.
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At least that’s what some US fans were suggesting in the wake of Matchday 1 of the World Cup qualifying Hexagonal, when MLS players fueled three dramatic and mostly surprising results.
Are the performances of Jamaica, Honduras and Panama a sign that the US domestic league is benefiting its CONCACAF rivals more than the US national team?
Let’s look at some evidence.
Reggae at Azteca
There was a lot of talk last week about the Jamaican Football Federation’s recent trip to England in search of players with Jamaican roots, and rightfully so: One of those players, Reading’s Jobi McAnuff, played an influential role in the Reggae Boyz’ stunning 0-0 draw in Mexico City in their Hex opener last Wednesday.
read more
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...p-road-tougher