I think the US has yet to produce the same kind of stars that come from Argentina and Brazil, and then go play abroad to make outrageous salaries. When that player does come up here (Altidore?!) I don't think he'll be playing in MLS for very long. That makes complete sense to me. I just don't think a current US player is of that pedigree yet, and until then, it doesn't hurt to stay stateside.
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