TalkSPORT contributor Simon Jordan has once again fired shots at American soccer. Once the owner of Crystal Palace, the businessman has since become known for his outspoken takes on the sport. Jordan previously joined the radio station as the co-presenter of the weekday program White and Jordan alongside Jim White.
While he typically has negative feelings toward a plethora of topics, Jordan has recently targeted Major League Soccer multiple times. During a broadcast in July, the former failed team owner discussed a recent trip to the States to watch a matchup between Inter Miami and St. Louis City. Jordan labeled the standard of MLS as “bloody awful” and “abject.”
The radio host continued his rant towards the North American division on Thursday. Jordan claimed that the top MLS club would not be able to compete in France’s Ligue 1. “I’ve been in the US, watching American [soccer] and watching the evolution of the MLS,” stated Jordan. “I still think it’s absolutely miles off in terms of quality, but I’ve seen the ambition over there.”
“There’s a real appetite now for their version of soccer. The league is better. They’re more competitive but the standard is still miles off. I don’t care whether it offends people in MLS because I’ve told them that to their face. Their best team wouldn’t compete with a League 1 side.”
Jordan claims Pochettino picked the USMNT due to the 2026 World Cup
Along with taking a shot at MLS, Jordan also asserted that Mauricio Pochettino is essentially only taking the USMNT job because of the 2026 World Cup. The massive tournament is set to be hosted by the three big North American nations. Pochettino agreed to become the next USMNT manager on Thursday.
“I don’t think Mauricio Pochettino would be taking this job if the next World Cup wasn’t in America,” continued Jordan. “So, the opportunity and landscape of American [soccer] is significant. And the investment that goes in…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-08-15 18:58:49
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