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Europe more than KC
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you will, but a lot to Besler's decision thanants to play for Sporting next year.
Firstly, the money factor, of course comes into play. Besler makes around $200,000 annually, whereas in Europe he would likely sign a multimillion dollar deal.
The next thing to take into account is his competition. Yes, he can sign a long term contract with his hometown team and become one of the greatest players to ever play in a Kansas City uniform, but how much more can he do here in the MLS?
In Europe, he'd be playing against far better competition, facing some of the best players in the world on a
He's already won an MLS Cup (2013). He's won an MLS Defender of the Year award (2012). And he's a two-time All-Star (2011, 2013). There isn't much left to accomplish state-side.
game-to-game basis. His game would improve, and he'd make the United States National Team much more of a force to be reckoned with.
Yes, he's newly married. Yes, he's the hometown kid. He's what every 12-year-old kicking a soccer ball in Kansas idolizes to become one day. But there has come a point where he has bigger challenges to tackle. And Besler has shown an extremely committed work ethic and more than enough talent to compete at the European club level.
It'll be a difficult decision. But if Besler wants to improve upon his game, if he wants to experience a whole new world of soccer, he should take his talents across the pond.
Edited by Kaitlyn Klein
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The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
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