Instead, this version of MLS needs him to play the part of a party grandee, which is bad news for all involved. The Rapids remain rooted the bottom of the league table, albeit with a game in hand. “Our objective is to become the pre-eminent sport in the USA,” he says, bristling with enthusiasm. Weaknesses Just a few weeks ago the Pacers were so desperate that they signed a nearly-out-of-the-league Lance Stephenson to a three-year deal.