David Villa thinks people with 'nasty' opinions of MLS (retirement league, etc.) have never watched a match. He is clearly happy to prove the doubters wrong with his MVP award.
FourFourTwo has a look at the MLS players who came into the league with promise, generally at a young age, but they've reached a point where they need to prove they should be a regular MLS starter -- or make room for the next guys. Seven players entering 'make-or-break' seasons.
Mike Petke has a new gig, as coach of Real Salt Lake's USL affiliate, Real Monarchs.