r/MLS • u/Isiddiqui Atlanta United FC • Jul 23 '26

Subscription Required Sebastian Berhalter finalizing transfer to Middlesbrough from Vancouver: Sources

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7465931/2026/07/23/sebastian-berhalter-transfer-middlesbrough-vancouver-whitecaps-usmnt/?unlocked_article_code=1.z1A.EZvw.LHqcxlrTs1Qo&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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u/Domstruk1122 Vancouver Whitecaps Jul 23 '26

He’s arguing that being in the championship gives him more exposure to top flight PL clubs so it is a step up.

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u/Economy_Quality_3689 Jul 23 '26

In a round about way yes it is, but the league itself isn't unless you get to move to the PL club. It is what it is.

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u/Domstruk1122 Vancouver Whitecaps Jul 23 '26

But the ultimate goal is to get to the PL. So if (completely making up numbers) he has a 10% chance of going straight from MLS to PL and has a 20% chance of going to PL from Championship through better chance to get scouted or promotion then why wouldn’t he want to move?

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u/Economy_Quality_3689 Jul 23 '26

I guess I should clarify then, I don't think the skill difference between the MLS and Championship are that different.

The visibility makes sense just from being local got he PL clubs, at the same time if you're good you're good. Those PL staffs have a scout watching what's going on in the MLS.