Thursday, March 27, 2008

Next Stop for Cuban Soccer: the MLS?

Looks like Chivas USA's star Cuban striker Mikel Galindo has started a chain reaction of defections from Cuba's national soccer program. For a country better known for its béisbol, boxing & chess prowess, this must sting. Once these players get their immigration paperwork, look for them to find a place on one of the MLS teams' rosters. 1970's NASL exec, the Cuban exile Raphael de la Sierra, who worked closely with Warner's Steve Ross to make the NY Cosmos the most successful soccer team, must be loving this trend. Eat your heart out, Maradona. (Photo courtesy of the Associated Press)

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