It had been 12 years since the NASL went out of business. We all had great memories of the circus, featuring stars of all ages and nationalities.
1996 was the first MLS season. We all hoped for the same circus to return. The changes were also welcomed. This league was associated with FIFA. That was not the case of the NASL, having other rules regarding offside. They also had special shoot outs, not accpeting games to end in draws.
One attraction in the MLS in that first year was actor Andrew Shue. Los Angeles Galaxy signed him. He had previous life in soccer, but most of us knew him from the popular TV show, Melrose Place.
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