Most of us who follow MLS are paying attention to the labor negotiations between the league and the MLS Players Union. One thing is certain, no one wants to see a strike. We all want to see matches, and we are all aware that a strike right before the World Cup will be bad for the league, bad for the owners, bad for the fans, and bad for the players (particularly those who want to be on the plane to South Africa).
Free agency is one of the issues on the table. The players seemingly want it. But the league says in no uncertain terms that they don’t. As it stands, out of contract players can be held in limbo if they can’t agree on a new deal because their teams still hold their rights. Free agency would allow these out of contract players who are unwanted or unused by their teams to find a new home if there is a demand for their services. (more…)
