Debunking myths about US soccer

MSNBC Monday 21st May, 2012

About a week ago I shared a conference room with other journalists, cameramen and MLS commissioner Don Garber, who answered questions about the new stadium going up downtown and what it means to the professional game in the States. In that room I found sad reminders that so many myths and stereotypes remain attached to the game - incorrect assumptions about professional soccer that stubbornly prevail.

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