"I think it's very good. I think people have a misconception of this league. It's very tough, very physical... I wasn't expecting to just drop in and perform like this, but I'm really enjoying it here," said Angel in an interview with CBC Sports in 2007.
And for Harry Kewell, he could be enjoying the scene as well.
In the past, Kewell has always indicated that he's had a fascination with America. After all, his wedding was in America and he has recently put forth the idea of finishing his career off in New York.
If his recent sporadic performances in the Liverpool shirt are anything to go by, Kewell could still be a force to be reckoned with either as a winger or an attacking midfielder in Major League Soccer.
The Australian will undoubtedly have to work hard for success, but at some point, Kewell's natural gifts as a footballer should eventually take the league by storm, especially with a renewed sense of confidence.
This has proven to be true for a number of the Designated Players and established players in MLS. Claudio Reyna, Cuahtemoc Blanco, David Beckham, Landon Donavan and Marcello Gallardo are just a few players that have found comfort in participating in a league on the rise.
If Kewell can stay healthy, he would bring much more than just a vast array of talent to North America, along with something Angel couldn't offer the league. Like David Beckham in Los Angeles, Kewell has charisma and a swagger that could make him a very marketable player in America.
There are those stating that Kewell would be more open with a possibility of returning home to the A-League in Australia, but with a comfortable Designated Player salary for a team in MLS, there's a lot to like about the prospects of the former Leeds and Liverpool man setting foot on a new continent.
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