10 things MLS needs to do, your input

by denz on Feb 2, 2010 7:10 AM MST

So with 10 days to go in the extended CBA negotiations, I thought I would put together a list of the 10 things MLS needs to do during the likely 4 years of a new contract. I like the 4 year date as well as some of the long term partnerships that MLS has will be coming to an end in 2014 as well.

Before I wrap up my list I wanted to invite each of you to participate in my list and tell me what changes, new ideas, or things that Major League Soccer should put on their 4 year plan. This doesn't have to be items that will directly be impacted by the CBA, sponsors, partners, or anything else, just your ideas on what would make the league better and help the sport grow in the US.

So you can email me, see link at bottom of page or just add them via comments and I will take a look at them as I work on my 10 things post that I will be working on today and this evening. Remember to think not only as fans, but to understand that MLS is a business as well and that a balance between the two is what will most likely lead to the greatest success of the league.

OFF MY SOAPBOX (time for you to get on your's)

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A few ideas

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
1. Bring back the reserve league
2. Every team should own or be a partner in a PDL franchise. This does not have to be in the same geographical area.
3. Develop the youth programs that already exist.

FANS
1. Provide better security for visiting fans.
2. For the MLS Cup: Require host facility to provide adequate seating for supporters of the participating teams.
3. Upgrade the servers for the internet game broadcasts.

TEAMS
1. Maintain parity. a) salary cap, b) limit DPs per team to 2 max
2. When the adidas deal expires restructure the new one to allow teams to opt out as long as the league’s $$$ are not reduced. So if there are 16 teams and RSL cuts a deal with Puma, then adidas will pay 1/16th less, Puma will pay that portion and RSL keeps the difference.

PLAYERS
1. Raise the minimum salary.
2. Shorten the time MLS teams retain the rights of players who leave MLS to the end of the next calendar year.

by DadOf6 on Feb 2, 2010 11:48 AM MST reply actions