The MLS is doing everything in their power in order to help grow the sport of soccer in the United States. They do everything from grassroots marketing to bringing in some of the World’s most renowned soccer players. Their most recent big-time move consists of bringing Thierry Henry, one of the greatest French goal scorers in history over to the New York Red Bulls.
These guys are big time players. Any soccer fan knows David Beckham and Thierry Henry. Even if you’re not a soccer fan, you know David Beckham. I can’t say the same for Henry. This is following the same idea of the NASL, when Pele and other legends came to NY to play for the Cosmos. If history really repeats itself, then this formula should work!
As a passionate soccer fan myself, these guys do make me more curious to go watch a game. So it may work to get me out to a game. If I enjoy the game, then there’s a chance I’ll be back.