Mismanagement of MLS may be part of the problem, but I don't see that as being the major factor. For me, it looks as if there is no pipeline to MLS for young talent.

MLB has minor leagues for professional baseball players. Both the NFL and NBA use colleges and universities as training grounds for pro players. The National Hockey League uses minor leagues, colleges/universities, and players from foreign major leagues. Major League Soccer depends on mainly on schools, colleges, and universities to bring in young players.

Quality of play has improved dramatically since 1994, but the young players of MLS are no match for the young players from countries where futbol has been played for 100 years or more.

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