The summer friendly debate: let's make sure it's a fair fight

I know disparate opinions exist on mid-season friendlies that match MLS sides against the fancy-pants sides from Europe and Mexico. I'm on record as saying, essentially, they once held great value as MLS established its brand, they still hold some value ... but that the value will gradually diminish.

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