Is the MLS turning into the old North American Soccer League that became defunct back in 1984 due to over expansion and too many aged superstars that bankrupted clubs? I don’t think so but some people do.
Tobias Lopez from Sports Illustrated seems to think so. His recent article, linked below, suggests that the MLS is heading into this direction by, first of all, over expanding. The Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps join the league in 2011, followed by Montreal in 2012. Second, he contends that the Designated Player rule that allows clubs to pay a top player above the salary cap requirements will force smaller market clubs into spending to much money to catch up and end up broke in the process.
