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A decade of progress for American soccer actually began in November 1999, when newly-appointed MLS commissioner Don Garber announced the demise of the shootout and the falling scoreboard clock, plus a new TV deal with ESPN and ABC. Five years after hosting the World Cup and three after launching a genuine professional league, soccer was taking root in the game’s final frontier.
The 2000s would be about solidifying that foundation. And for the most part, things went well. But like many challenging journeys, every few steps forward was accompanied by one in reverse. We’ve seen a few “decade in review” lists that have touched on soccer around the world, but none that has focused on the American game. So, without further Adu (bad pun of the decade), here is FanHouse’s take on the best and worst over the past 10 years. We’ll tackle the disappointments below, then celebrate the triumphs later this week.
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