Darren Eales joins Newcastle United next month having left his mark on the MLS with Atlanta United. The soon to be Magpies CEO has helped revolutionise the American game with a smart business model that saw the Five Stripes win the MLS Cup just four years after their formation.
The emphasis on developing young players with a view to selling for profit, whilst also improving the club's overall standing was a huge success in the early years. Miguel Almiron was one of those players sold for huge profit but the club has struggled in recent seasons.
The MLS rules mean that there's a large turnover in players most seasons, with a core group of players remaining each year. Newcastle's recent transfer activity in acquiring Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman hints a the long-term vision at the club, whilst also improving the current squad of players.
