PERKS OF PLAYING SOCCER IN THE USA

Due to rising tuition fees in England is one factor, having increased from £1,100 in 2003 to a maximum of £9,000 a year now.  social media has played a part.

"When you see your mate on Twitter or Facebook playing in California or Florida, it makes it more tempting, 

Universities (College) soccer is certainly attractive: in 2013, more than 30 teams had average attendances of more than 1,000, 10 with more than a 2,000 average, with some derbies attracting over 10,000 fans. To put that in perspective, last season English League Two sides Morecambe and Accrington both averaged less than 2,000.

The biggest games are shown on national television, and there is a clear route to turning pro depends on individual player every year, MLS clubs take their pick of the best college players via the superdraft every season.