Anonymous wrote:Why are they so limited at the elite levels? Wouldn’t premier league games be more entertaining if you could sub on the fly like hockey or lacrosse so players could go all out more and then rest. Has this ever been tried? I realize the current version of the game is very popular, but wonder if the action would be better if substitution patterns were changed to all players period of rest, especially midfielders.

Jesus Christ, because soccer isn’t hockey. It isn’t intended to be played a break net pace. This is why Americans generally suck at soccer.

Think of soccer more like baseball. More methodical, more purposeful and tactical.

You don’t have to like the sport but it is pretty damn good the way it is.

In all sincerity you should look to futsal to scratch the skill and speed itch. You might find that is more up your alley. Futsal is fantastic to watch.