I guess we'll have to be happy with these results (loosing to US in Penos) until such time we have a legitimate domestic pro league that our lads can play in. It just seems way too difficult for our better players to get a job overseas unless they can somehow beat the import limit on rosters. Even if they have enough heritage to be considered "non-imports", it still seems that a Canadian kid needs to be heads and shoulders better than the European counterpart to get a spot.
Can anyone comment on their (if any) experience playing or trying out in Europe? Obviously, the American's solution to this problem was the MLS. I'm sure we could create a league with the same quality of football in Canada, if there was enough money to pay guys...but what do you consider "enough"? Minimal $40K CDN? 50K CDN?
Do you think a successful model can be built in Canada?
Can anyone comment on their (if any) experience playing or trying out in Europe? Obviously, the American's solution to this problem was the MLS. I'm sure we could create a league with the same quality of football in Canada, if there was enough money to pay guys...but what do you consider "enough"? Minimal $40K CDN? 50K CDN?
Do you think a successful model can be built in Canada?