A lot of attention is given to USMNT members plying their trade overseas, and for good reason. But over the last few years, MLS has become more than just a training ground for America’s brightest soccer stars. USMNT regulars, while still in their prime, have begun to see MLS as a viable option for their club careers.
U.S. stalwarts such as Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore and Alejandro Bedoya have decided to return to the domestic league during their peak soccer-playing years. This is a great sign for MLS, and only helps to improve the league’s standing in the world club soccer hierarchy.