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    Reversal of trend for player movement between MLS and Europe

    By Kristian Dyer

    Monday, June 29, 2009

    With a rifle shot of a goal in the 78th minute of Real Salt Lake's 3-0 over Toronto on Saturday night, Clint Mathis signaled that he is truly back. After leaving Greek side Ergotelis last year, Mathis returned to MLS in 2008 with the Rio Tinto outfit. After a rocky first season, Mathis has notched two goals and six assists this year and become a vital part of a dangerous Salt Lake side. The league needs more players like Mathis who bring a savvy and composure to the lineup. MLS has too few play ...

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