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The Resume

Why they might be annoying:

    Many of their team names do not end with an 'S.'
    The league does not receive much publicity, even in areas with teams.
    Many of the leagues best players end up leaving to play in Europe.
    Some players will leave their team in mid-season to play in the World Cup.
    They allowed a 14 year old kid to play.
    Its name is a rip-off of Major League Baseball.
    Some of the team names are rip-offs of other soccer teams, such as D.C. United (Manchester United) and Real Salt Lake (Real Madrid).
    Its formation was part of the agreement for the United States to host the 1994 World Cup.
    Most other countries call the sport 'football.'
    In its early years, it tried too hard to 'Americanize,' such as counting the time down instead of up.
    Most of its teams play in stadiums that are not designed for soccer.
    Its level of play is not equal to the top leagues in Europe.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They have very passionate fans.
    Compared to other pro leagues, they have cheap ticket prices.
    The Chicago Fire won the 1998 MLS Cup in their inaugural season.
    It was credited for the improvement of the U.S. national team in the World Cup.
    It is a much more stable league than the old North American Soccer League.
    It has built soccer-specific stadiums that are more friendly to players and fans.

Credit: Toys in the Attic and Hoxy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 15 Votes: 93.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 45 Votes: 42.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 118 Votes: 42.37% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 469 Votes: 63.97% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 515 Votes: 45.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 39 Votes: 74.36% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 32 Votes: 78.12% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 69 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 123 Votes: 55.28% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 41 Votes: 82.93% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 72 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 334 Votes: 76.05% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 126 Votes: 70.63% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 91 Votes: 75.82% Annoying