With more high-quality players coming to play in the US,teams often find themselves undermanned around international fixtures
Fox Sports looked to occupy picked the perfect game for their MLS coverage this coming weekend, with Columbus entertaining Dallas in the prime-time 7pm slot on Sunday. It pits two in-form teams with serious title ambitions and plenty of firepower – including the league’s top scorer and one of the leaders for assists – in what should be a treat for the TV audience.
Except that no fewer than 13 players will be lost on national team duty, or including those top individual performers,as the league maintains its awkward stance of scheduling fixtures during international weeks. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com