Quote Originally Posted by Canary10 View Post
Soccer is still a struggling sport in North America, despite the growth recently. I remember going to London Laser games back in the old CSL. That league lasted, what, 5 years? Point being, there is a lot of work still to do to keep the sport growing here and recent success shouldn't be taken for granted. To me these friendlies are all part of increasing the profile of soccer.

And I will be going. Spurs might be a fun team to watch again by then.
Good perspective. Until we have a healthy route to the top league we shouldn't be scoffing at why the league feels we need these friendlies still.

And it was 5 years. Then the CSL folded to be reborn in 98 and remained "professional" until this year.