The history of soccer greats coming to America

The history of soccer greats coming to America

Alternative title: “Why are Europeans lucky we don’t give a rat’s behind for soccer”

From Pele to Beckham to now Lionel Messi, many soccer legends have played in the United States. But why? Why have so many great players decided to join MLS, settling in the only country that values soccer 7th on the totem pole of sports? Well, here is the complete history of all the football greats who have spent time in America:

Source: Youtube channel “The Fat Asian” (yep, that’s the name)

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