Third in a series.
It may not be fair to talk about Major League Soccer's flaws before talking about its successes, but it is necessary.
Many player salaries are lower than what equivalent talents earn in Europe and Mexico.
The 31-player-per-team roster cap reduces the intensity of daily competition for places in the starting lineup.
There is no system of promotion and relegation, that unrelenting pressure-cooker that looms over every moment of every season.
And there are plenty of fans for whom Europe is simply, well, Europe - even if the glitz and glamour seen on TV doesn't paint the full picture of real life abroad.