New U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann says Major League Soccer must have a longer season to become competitive.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Ecuador, the former Germany striker says MLS players do not get enough games in their season, which lasts from mid-March until late November, including the playoffs. European seasons run from mid-August until mid-May.
"The big challenge is for MLS overall, how can they stretch that season into a format that is kind of competitive with the rest of the world. Right now it's not competitive. If you have a seven-, eight-month season, that's not competitive with the rest of the world."
MLS teams start training in January and their seasons last until mid-October or late November, depending on playoff success. European clubs begin practice in July and play through late May. The World Cup and European Championship fill June every other year.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Ecuador, the former Germany striker says MLS players do not get enough games in their season, which lasts from mid-March until late November, including the playoffs. European seasons run from mid-August until mid-May.
"The big challenge is for MLS overall, how can they stretch that season into a format that is kind of competitive with the rest of the world. Right now it's not competitive. If you have a seven-, eight-month season, that's not competitive with the rest of the world."
MLS teams start training in January and their seasons last until mid-October or late November, depending on playoff success. European clubs begin practice in July and play through late May. The World Cup and European Championship fill June every other year.
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