| I think it will have a similar impact as great european hockey players going to the NHL. These guys follow the money and come over to America to play, but there really isn't much interest overall. The arenas get some coroprate sponsorship, and ticket prices go through the roof, so the common man can't afford to go to a game. People only really care about 3 sports in America. Football (American), Baseball and Basketball, and that is what they will consistantly spend their money on. Anything else is just an afterthought. There are people who will watch Soccer, but I am not sure there will be enough to make a difference. It is a shame that these players come somewhere just for a few extra dollars, and don't get to play in front of the true fans of that sport anymore. |