“Messi Has Made Recruiting Easier” – NCAA Coach on Cloud Nine, as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Move Helps His Team Attract Youngsters

Inter Miami’s acquisition of Lionel Messi has had a profound impact in the United States. La Pulga has changed Inter Miami’s tactical setup to the game, helping them to their first title. But the Messi impact does not end with Inter Miami, as the player has gradually transformed soccer throughout the nation.

While soccer still develops in the United States, Messi’s presence has stimulated its growth. The FIU Panthers, who represent the state of South Florida in the NCAA division, have seen an enormous improvement recently. In a recent interview, the Panthers’ head coach talked about the Argentinean’s impact, which facilitated the team to recruit new talents.

FIU Panthers credits Lionel Messi for making recruitment easier

The FIU Panthers have been stirring with their recruitment strategy this summer. The team has recruited some top college athletes across the globe. With the team doing a great job so far, FIU Panthers’ head coach Kyle Russell has spoken about the impact Lionel Messi had on the team’s enrollment process.

“Messi has made recruiting easier for us. If the best player in the world thinks this is a good soccer market, then the players we are recruiting can come here, too. Our players love to say, ‘I play in the same city as Messi,’ even though they’ve never met him.” The FIU Panthers picked up some crucial names in the transfer window. The team has roped in Tim Schels, who was earlier the team captain at the University of North Carolina. Alongside the German, the team has also signed Mexican-born Diego Castillo. The player was the Freshman of the Year last season at Division I Utah Valley.

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Having Messi in the United States has drawn eyeballs to the MLS. La Pulga’s move to the country has seen record-breaking viewership in the past few weeks. It assisted Inter Miami in registering record-breaking merchandising sales.

Messi’s arrival continues to boost soccer’s growth across the United States

Lionel Messi has arrived in the United States with a lot of hype. Fans expected the Argentinean to revolutionize soccer across the country, and there have been some glimpses. The Leagues Cup received record-breaking viewership during Miami games, with broadcasters bringing in fresh fans. 

In a recent interview with ESPN, the Argentine himself spoke on the sport’s growth in the country. In the interview, Messi added that the United States has an excellent system with the potential to develop into a marketable brand.“It’s time for the league to make that leap and finish growing, finish looking for what it’s been seeking for a while. Everything is in place here to witness top-level football because of the country, the structure, a bunch of things.”

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Messi’s move to the United States has brought a new wave of fans to the country. With more opportunities to grow in the future, it will be interesting to see how MLS and the country capitalize on the situation.