If you look at how much these “chances” cost http://tinyurl.com/b47fygt – here’s my question about a player like Robbie Keane. He creates a chance ever 45 minutes and big chances cost his team about $310k per.

A player like Benny Feilhaber – who does not get nearly as much love in the press, creates chances ever 55 minutes but costs $50k per big chance (a bargain at 1/6th the price). There are several other players on this list, in his price category who are also about as productive as him.

I know there is some calculation about name-brand recognition but presumably these “chances” are some indicator of excitement created by a player (which appeals to the fan) but is also a measure of the players productivity.

So, why are LA so willing to sign on players like Robbie – are they just trying to show off or are they really just overpaying for European name brands?