Sporting believe Gedion Zelalem will fill "positional need" in midfield

Sporting KC introduced newly-acquired midfielder Gedion Zelalem on Monday, marking yet another member of the U.S. national team player pool coming into the league from abroad.

Zelalem joins Keaton Parks, Joe Corona, Kenny Saief and Caleb Stanko as a few notable Americans coming to the league from abroad this season. So why join MLS? And why Sporting KC specifically?

“I spoke to some of the players I’ve played with like Jeremy Ebobisse who gave me an insight about this club,” Zelalem told reporters at his introductory press conference. “They play a passing game which suits my style, and it’s a great city as well. MLS is growing every year, so it’s a very attractive league and attractive club…