He had no reservations about playing in what he called “the wild league” because of the lack of Fifa affiliation. At the national level, this charade will continue because he fits perfectly with Bruce Arena’s get-the-band-back-together ethos. In 2001 they were back in the AFC championship game and Super Bowl champions again after the 2005 season. en instructed by CBS to tell players to stay down after they were tackled so commercials could be shown during games.