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With that Beckham fellow living the high live in Milan until July, the mantle of marquee player in MLS falls on the shoulders of Mexican striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco. Apparently the Mexican icon, like the Englishman, isn't exactly hunky dory with his status. But unlike the Galaxy player, Blanco has flat-out said he'll be leaving the Chicago Fire after the 2009 season concludes. "I''m leaving this year. My contract will be done, and I will leave happy because I have great teammates. It's a decision I made. I'm going to look for other options." Blanco told the Chicago Tribune Tuesday.
Blanco, it would appear, wasn't too pleased to sit on the bench in the Chicago's season-opening 3-1 win over FC Dallas. He's also not thrilled with the makeup of the roster, citing eight defenders and a dearth of midfielders. At least he's making mega-money (by MLS standards), collecting $3 million for his services.
The Fire, one of the preseason MLS favorites, obviously need a healthy and happy Blanco to make a run at the championship. Even at 36 years old, Blanco remains one of the most dangerous attackers in the league and one of its most creative offensive minds.
Even with the announcement that he'll leave after the season, it's not the end of the world for the Fire. They've still gotten parts of three seasons from Blanco with minor incident aside from a lifetime ban from the U.S. Open Cup when he allegedly punched then eye-poked D.C. United's Clyde Simms.
Chicago just needs to keep his fingers crossed Blanco hasn't watched too much ESPN during his time in America and doesn't submarine the season like a certain Terrell Owens.
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