Guillermo Even Has Soccer-Mad Argentina Following The Crew

Schelotto's MLS Success Even Has Soccer-Mad Argentina Following

"I don't think they knew what kind of player they were signing," said Martín Álvarez Noseda, a devoted Boca fanatic who lives blocks from the club's legendary La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. "There's no doubt he is a player who has given so much to the club he plays for and to the league. He is a legend in the eyes of all Boca Juniors fans. After Diego [Maradona], he is the greatest player to have ever worn the Boca shirt."

Boca superfan Martín agrees. "Boca fans try to watch Guille in action as often as possible," he said, "so if he plays in MLS they watch it as well. MLS has grown a lot, and whenever Guille does something of significance, they show it on TV straight away, and it allows viewers to get to know MLS better.

Beckham may have attracted the headlines off the field this season, but on it, Guillermo's contribution has been much greater. He lifted Columbus from being an ordinary side to the strongest team in the competition, and as the Boca faithful will affirm, his dedication makes all the difference for any club.