There are some decided disadvantages to being a fledgling league. If you need a refresher course in what these are, just check out your nearest blog, sports chatroom, or mainstream media source.
There are some decided advantages too.
For one, the players aren't overpaid elitists who insulate themselves from the hoi polloi. The Dynamo players have proven this on more than one occasion at fan events, on media broadcasts, and after games. (And also at centers of fine arts.) KHOU (the local CBS affiliate) has an article and video clip showing how three Dynamo players -- Corey Ashe, John Michael Hayden, and Jordan James -- went beyond the call of duty to help out stranded motorists during yesterday's deluge caused by Tropical Depression Erin.
Ashe the Samaritan said, “We actually just got through with practice and [were] just trying to make it home. Unfortunately, the weather kind of stopped us. I figured we’d help these poor people get out.”
You WANT to see people like this play. You WANT them to succeed. You WANT to see good things happen to good people.
In a related vein, local sports writer and commentator John Lopez has an editorial talking about the humble and honorable players that populate the MLS.
Now that you, dear reader, have a warm glow building inside, let's all join hands and sing "Kumbaya" a cappella. Or, better yet, go donate blood or save an animal's life.
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