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Only California and New york have produced more MLS players than Ontario

Again, for those 5-9 (experienced) players I mentioned I think you'll find the salary is higher - and much higher than in the lower leagues of Spain and Italy (if what you quoted earlier in a different thread for Piette was in the ballpark). For the young player on the bench, lower than the average you mentioned. The USL is weird that way, a mix of experienced professional with out of their depth youth, and some in between.
But otherwise, I like your assessment. If you are young, ambitious, have an EU passport and can connect with a strong club a good lower league in Europe seems the better option.

From what I have read USL salaries might average around 2000 US a month, with some teams paying 2-3 grand a month. Only for the season and preseaon, so a few months without pay. Often including housing. There is no minimum, so many could be making less. That is similar to 2B in Spain. 
It is only worth seeking out chances in Europe, in all lower tiers but especially-Spain, if 
-you have an EU passport and can live and work freely where you want. 
-you are young and believe you have a real chance to rise and improve your status, or want the competitive experience. 
-you happen to latch onto a stronger club that can pay a bit better and aspires to promotion; or if it is a B team of a higher level club.
-you happen to have some reason for being in that place, like having family nearby, or can even work in something else part time to compensate. 

When I watched USL this summer, all I thought was how much less pressure there was on the ball defenisvely, it was soft, players had time. They also seemed to be pacing themselves for long spells--or coasting. Spanish 2B, or third tier, has a higher pace and defensive mentality, more pressure on the ball, sharper overall sense of tactics, and better decision making. It is not pretty, because your rival does not let you get fancy. 
 

And yet some among us are calling for him to be included in the squad for the El Salvador game... Reality check. One. Two.

And yet some among us are calling for him to be included in the squad for the El Salvador game... Reality check. One. Two.

La'Vere Corbin-Ong has signed with Go Ahead Eagles, who were relegated from the Eredivisie last year. Great move for him IMO, especially if they can get promoted this year.
He is really making some smart career moves; sign where you can get minutes, then move up the ladder. Wish more Canadian players made moves with a similar mindset.
http://www.ga-eagles.nl/go-ahead-eagles-strikt-canadees-international-lavere-corbin-ong/

There was a rumour that Opare received a FIFA waiver, or that we were seeking a waiver. Looking at the case, I suspect there's a good chance it would be granted. His move to Canada was not football related. He lived in Canada for four years prior to turning 18, and a good case could be made that he lived in Canada while attending Michigan (just as Manneh still lived in the US while with the 'Caps) unless his parents relocated from Canada.

Wrong forum.

Figured the post would get blowback. Sorry. 

The gig is in Phoenix, the USL franchise wants to go MLS at some point, he leads the soccer side, it may not be such a bad spot and might not have been as big a salary drop as some might think. In any case coaching careers involve movement down, up, or sideways better to be working at a pro club then sitting in a CSA office twiddling thumbs with a title given for past glory.
Remember Floro won't be around after this cycle so maybe a MNT return .... though I think there are better candidates for that spot when it opens up again.