There is hope for America

Well, at least American soccer, anyway.

Adidas Deal With MLS Contains Plans for Development League (washingtonpost.com)

This is great news for Major League Soccer. Getting the 10-year/$150 million uniform deal with adidas was great for the league's finances and stability, but a reserve league will do wonders for the quality of play.

Right now, with limited roster sizes, young players have to develop in college or go to Europe. With a reserve league, teams can keep players under their wings without sacrificing their competitive edge. This is fantastic news.