Gareth Bale’s move to Los Angeles will have positive knock-on effects for Wales ahead of this winter’s World Cup and potentially beyond, according to the head of the nation’s FA.
Noel Mooney believes that only Robbie Keane, Ireland’s record goalscorer, has displayed a similar level of commitment to his nation as Bale.
And as the 33-year-old settles into life in MLS, the FAW’s chief executive hopes regular football across the Atlantic will lead to him being in peak condition come November having been near dormant in his final season at Real Madrid. Bale made his LA bow as a substitute in a 2-1 win away to Nashville last weekend and the timing of MLS' season, which runs to autumn, will give Wales' star man plenty of opportunities to be razor sharp.
